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🎯5 Common Challenges Young Diplomats Face (and How to Overcome Them) Like any new beginning, starting a career in diplomacy can feel exciting, but also confusing and difficult at times. Even after years of studying international relations, law, or political science, many young diplomats realise that real diplomatic work is full of surprises. Here are 5 challenges that many new diplomats face, and some simple ways to deal with them: 1. Getting Lost in Bureaucracy Embassies, ministries, and international organisations have many rules and steps for everything. It can be hard to understand how things work, who to talk to, or how to get a decision approved. Don’t hesitate to ask questions. Try to learn from more experienced colleagues. Take notes, be patient, and know that everyone felt lost in the beginning. 2. Balancing Your Country’s Message with the Local Situation You’re there to represent your country’s interests, but what happens when local people, culture, or politics don’t a...