Niccolò Machiavelli

Italian diplomat, politician, and philosopher of the Renaissance. My most famous book, The Prince, is widely viewed as an instruction manual for tyrants.

[Niccolò Machiavelli @MachiavelliNB]

What would Machiavelli say about what is happening right now to reopen the government?

[Sara Fischer @sarafischer]

Media’s suck-up moment
- Fearing political retribution & strained by new business challenges, outlets that once covered Trump with skepticism — & in many cases, disdain — are lining up to kiss the ring
- Stark contrast to the resistance media era from 2016
https://t.co/A0eibsT3UU

[Andreas Sandre @andreas212nyc]

Content is king... Is this statement still true?
This newsletter is launching Monday... with a focus on #digitaldiplomacy, politics, tech, and the media space.
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[Andreas Sandre @andreas212nyc]

Who's surprised that Twitter/X is no longer the only platform for world leaders?
"The governments and leaders of 106 countries are on TikTok and 87 have set up accounts on Threads," explains @luefkens @DigiTips in this must read #digitaldiplomacy report.
https://t.co/koGtEr3BGq

[Pew Research Global @pewglobal]

How Americans view the conflicts between Russia and Ukraine, Israel and Hamas, and China and Taiwan
https://t.co/AHMyeh3In3

[Niccolò Machiavelli @MachiavelliNB]

Machiavellian

[Onyeka Nwelue @onyekanwelue]

I have always been a student of Niccollo Machiavelli as a youth and I don’t understand why none of these idiots who envy my bravery don’t get it.

[Niccolò Machiavelli | The Prince ⚔️ @NiccoloDaily]

He who seeks to deceive will always find someone who will allow himself to be deceived.

[Sun Tzu | Art of War ⚔️ @QuoteSunTzu]

You have to believe in yourself.

[World Central Kitchen @WCKitchen]

“These are the heroes of WCK. These 7 beautiful souls were killed by the IDF in a strike as they were returning from a full day's mission. Their smiles, laughter, and voices are forever embedded in our memories.” - Erin Gore, CEO. Read more: https://t.co/4f38RQ1l4I

[Italy in US @ItalyinUS]

Did you know that the inspiration for the phrase "All men are created equal"—included in the Declaration of Independence—came from Italian Philip Mazzei? Today we celebrate the 208th anniversary of his death.

[philosophy for life @philosophy_life]

“The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him.”

― Niccolò Machiavelli

[Mediterranean Aesthetics @mediterraneanAE]

In 1500 Machiavelli was sent on a diplomatic mission to King Louis XII of France by the Republic of Florence. His task was to secure French support for Florence against their rival city state, Pisa.

Machiavelli's mission took him to the heart of European politics and gave him a firsthand look at the royal intrigues of the time.

During his stay in France, Machiavelli not only conducted diplomatic negotiations but also observed the workings of the French monarchy and its court. He became acquainted with influential figures and learned valuable lessons about statecraft, power, and… maybe diplomacy.

Well,

When you want to understand the intricacies of how people become master manipulators, you must delve into the wisdom of Renaissance high-class human behavior.

And throughout history, some individuals honed their skills in influencing others and shaping perceptions.

These lessons are timeless.

So, when I want to grasp the art of persuasion, I immerse myself in the teachings of that era, learning from the masters of influence.

Because let’s be honest, in terms of human manipulation, do you think there was someone better than a person of the Florentine high class, during the Renaissance?

I mean, how else can one hope to leave a legacy, especially in the realm of political trickery?

Hahaha.

—A letter crafted in the spirit of Machiavelli.

Available for subscribers before the 5th of January, it assess an individual's susceptibility to influence, adding depth to the strategy of shaping another's thoughts and actions.

[The Nobel Prize @NobelPrize]

"Language alone protects us from the scariness of things with no names. Language alone is meditation."

- 1993 Literature laureate Toni Morrison in her #NobelPrize lecture.

[The Nobel Prize @NobelPrize]

Today we celebrated our new Nobel Prize laureates in Stockholm and Oslo.

Take a look at some exclusive moments from the festivities. What was your favourite moment?

[Andreas Sandre @andreas212nyc]

Did you notice anything about the xAI Grok leadership team?

… All men!

All of them… https://t.co/iRUrEUFzPm

[ian bremmer @ianbremmer]

hamas supports genocide but doesn’t have the capacity.

israel has the capacity but not the intention.

[Italy in US @ItalyinUS]

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[European Union in the U.S. @EUintheUS]

It's a big day for France — #BastilleDay! Bonne fête nationale to our friends @FrenchAmbUS, @franceintheus, their consulates, and all those celebrating France's national day! 🥳🇪🇺🇫🇷 @EUAmbUS