The New Diplomatic History Network (NDHN) was established in 2011 as a collaborative, interdisciplinary and international initiative which focuses primarily on “the historical study of diplomats, their methods, and their cultural, political, and social milieux.” In July 2023, a group of early career scholars revisited the NDH’s original mandate and issued a manifesto which was published in NDH’s journal, Diplomatica: The Journal of Diplomacy and Society (published by Brill) as ‘Provincializing “New” Diplomatic History: An Interdisciplinary Manifesto’ in April 2025 (available as open access) to inject a healthy degree of critical self-reflection among its younger scholars.
One of its key objectives is to enhance the diversity of scholarly representations and the empirical coverage of new research across various academic communities worldwide. To support this aim, this one-day workshop is designed to connect scholars in Asia and explore innovative approaches to global diplomacy with the New Diplomatic History Network.
PARTICIPATION
Participation in this closed-door workshop is by invitation only.
This event will be held in person and is intended primarily for the NUS community.
WORKSHOP CONVENORS
Prof Naoko SHIMAZU | Tokyo College, University of Tokyo
Prof Tim WINTER | Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore
