Dispatches
The Brief
Short, practical briefings on relocation, protocol and the daily mechanics of life on posting — between the longer city guides.
04 Jun 2026 The first week, in order A posting is confirmed and a hundred things need doing. A short argument for sequence over speed. Relocation 21 May 2026 Diplomatic plates, in plain terms What the green plates signal, what they don't, and why the relief is rarely as simple as it sounds. Logistics 12 May 2026 Two conventions worth knowing by name Privileges and immunities don't come from custom alone. A brief note on the documents underneath them. Protocol