Researcher

Jan Melissen

Research Expertise:I am doing research on innovation in diplomatic practice, including commissioned research for public sector clients like national governments. Typically, such research consists of pilot studies, policy analyses, expert advice in policy screenings and policy evaluations and the research and writing of research reports. I have done work for goverments on recent developments in diplomacy, including public diplomacy, the impact of the digital age on foreign ministries, assistance to nationals abroad and other topics.

Keywords:DIPLOMACY, POLITICAL LEADERS, FOREIGN MINISTRIES, Political and social sciences

Research techniques:Research techniques typically a mix of interviews, desk research, document research, research seminars, participatory research, literature reviews, survey techniques, cross-national analysis.

Users of research expertise:My research expertise is most useful for national governments, international organizations, and international research consortia.