Digital Diplomacy

“Read a fascinating @nytimes article about Digital Diplomacy - http://nyti.ms/a8PRdD”

I will dig all the way through this.
The Sudan, like Pakistan and India was run by the British Colonial Service. The formal government is very formal indeed. They will not hear any communiqué that is not wrapped in the proper protocol. Direct communication from a foreign government with subordinate officers of their government will be suspect and considered near treason.