Regime Consolidation and the Implications for Taiwanese Diplomacy.

Definitions of public diplomacy are presented and compared, and essential elements are extracted. The effects on modern public diplomacy of advanced communications technology, the growth of civil society, and the proliferation of democracy and the expansion of free markets are examined. These explain how the field is evolving in the current globalized era from policy-oriented approach to include a limits focus.In light of these changes, Taiwan's approach to public diplomacy is reviewed. Past programs are discussed, and new initiatives are suggested to take advantage of a limits focused approach. This has particular relevance given the recent elections in Taiwan and the consolidation of democracy following two successful, peaceful regime changes. Recommendations include centralizing public diplomacy activities in one non-partisan office, focusing more directly on generating international goodwill towards Taiwan, and limiting the options of others regarding Taiwanese issues. ..PAT.-Unpublished Manuscript [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]