How to be interviewed

Being interviewed on television or radio is a common experience for diplomats, whether or not they are specialised in public diplomacy. Many of the principles involved in speech-making (see Chapter 8) are relevant to being interviewed. However, there are also major differences deriving from the relative lack of control the interviewee has over the process and from the peculiarities of television in particular. In this lesson, we shall explore the means of achieving a successful interview.

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