About me

I’m Leigh Turner, writer and former ambassador. Thanks for visiting my blog.

My surprising new diplomatic and life handbook Lessons in Diplomacy: Politics, Power and Parties” is available from Bristol University Press, from Amazon, or from all good bookshops.

You can buy my thrillers and other books from Amazon or leading bookshops. Read about my published books here

The German version of Lessons in Diplomacy, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Diplomacy, came out in 2023. Dein Buch wird mein Standard-Geschenk in diesem Jahr…” – Rezension.

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Terrorism in Istanbul November 2003
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Terrorism: How to tackle it

Terrorism: you can’t stop it, despite rhetoric about a ‘war on terror’. But you can reduce its impact through training, training and training

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1993 Russian putsch crisis
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How to survive a crisis

All of us sometimes face a crisis. It’s important to be prepared – including knowing when to act, and when to do nothing. When to

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Leigh Turner at Cheltenham Literature Festival
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How to promote a book

How to promote a book? Let’s run through events since Bristol University Press published “Lessons in Diplomacy: Politics, Power and Parties” on 24 September 2024.

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