Burma and DPP diplomacy training ca

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Subject: Re: Burma and DPP diplomacy training camp (8/07-8/11)

Found this on the net, notice reference to Burma (slorc), can anyone 
follow this up to find what recruitment and propoganda relations  is 
going on here?
dawn star, euro-burmanet, paris



Chau-Yi Lin wrote:
> 
> Date sent:        Tue, 16 Jul 1996 10:44:31 +0000 (MULTINET_TIMEZONE)
> From:             bikhim@xxxxxxxxxxx (Bi-khim Hsiao)
> Subject:          diplomacy training camp
> 
> ANNOUNCEMENT
> DPP Diplomacy & International Activism Training Seminar, 1996
> co-sponsored by:
> Formosan Association for Public Affairs
> Free Burma Coalition
> International Campaign for Tibet
> Students for a Free Tibet
> Taiwan Communiqu
> Taiwanese Collegian
> 
> August 7 to 11, 1996
> 
> The Taiwan Democratic Progressive Party Mission in the United States
> is
> pleased to invite you to attend the Diplomacy and International
> Activism
> Training Seminar in Washington, DC, from August 7 to 11.  We welcome
> students, activists, legislative aides, and our international friends
> committed to the principles of self-determination and the promotion of
> peaceful international relations.
> 
> Like last year, we are again honored to have the co-sponsorship of
> Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA) and Taiwanese Collegian
> (TC).
> 
> In addition, Burmese and Tibetan organizations have joined us this
> year.  In the spirit of preserving the peace, prosperity, and
> integrity of a sovereign Taiwan, this seminar was initiated as part of
> an ongoing effort by the DPP and Taiwanese American organizations to
> equip our activists and future diplomats with the necessary skills.
> Furthermore, we recognize the importance of coalition and cooperation
> with other unrepresented nations and democratic movements around the
> world. We therefore encourage young activists of other nationalities
> to join us for one week of strategic workshops and sharing of
> experiences.
> 
> Goals
> The primary purpose of the seminar is to provide multi-track
> diplomatic training and hands-on experience to activists and diplomats
> striving to promote a peaceful, secure, democratic and independent
> country.
> 
> Second, the seminar aims to strengthen international coalitions and
> broaden the international vision of participants through the
> involvement and understanding of other democratic and/or
> self-determination movements around the world.
> 
> This year's program will focus on the international activist dimension
> of diplomacy -- creative means through which international goals are
> achieved without the presence of official governmental resources.  The
> following categories of training will be included.
> 1)  Basic training in diplomatic skills:
> Public speaking, negotiations, conflict resolution, and knowledge of
> the international system and governmental / non-governmental
> organizations.
> 
> 2) Public Relations (Media and the American Congress):
> International campaigns for awareness & support.
> 
> 4)  Dimensions of Taiwan's diplomatic relations:
> The China threat, international organizations, defense and security,
> trade and economy, humanitarian and developmental aid.  (Concurrent
> workshops relevant to students of other nations will be available.)
> 5)  Networking and sharing:
> With representatives from Tibet,  Burma, and other countries.
> 6) Implementation: Boycotts, divestment, demonstrations, media and
> Congressional strategies.
> 
> Dates:          Wednesday, August 7 to Sunday, August 11, 1996
> 
> Place:          Washington, DC (FAPA Howard Johnson Hotel in Cheverly)
> 
> Participants: Legislative Aides, Students, and International Political
> Activists
> 
> Schedule:       A detailed schedule of classes will be available to
> registered participants.
> 
> Cost:           $120 Registration Fee   (Includes course materials,
> breakfast, lunch & shared hotel room for 5 days). Make checks payable
> to
> Taiwan DPP Mission
> by July 15.
> 
> Application:    Please submit the attached application form by July 15
> to:
> Taiwan DPP Mission 529 14th Street NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20045
> Tel: 202-737-4443 Fax:  202-737-4411
> 
> *******************************************************
> 
> DPP Diplomacy & International Activism Training Seminar
> August 7 to 11, 1996
> 
> APPLICATION
> 
>  Name_______________________________________
> Date of application___________________
> 
>  Occupation (please be specific)
> _______________________________________________________
> 
> Nationality___________________________________
> Date of birth_________________________
> 
>  Home Phone_____________________________
> Work Phone ______________________________
> 
> Fax Number ______________________________
> E-Mail __________________________________
> 
> Mailing Address
> _________________________________________________________________ ___
> 
> Member of:  (   )DPP      (   ) FAPA       (   ) TC          (   ) ICT
>                 (    )SFT       (   )FBC
>        (   ) Other, please specify________________________
> 
> ************************************************************************> *********** Please respond to the following questions.
> Attach additional sheets of paper if necessary.
> 1.  In the space below, please describe any relevant experience which
> you might contribute to our group discussions and workshops.
> 
> 2. What do you expect to gain from this program?
> 
> 3.  Please describe your future plans of involvement in your nation's
> international affairs.
> 
> Will you require hotel accommodations? ______    If yes, please
> provide the following information:
> The registration fee includes a hotel room shared by
> four participants (2 queen size beds).  You may have  your own bed or
> a single room with an additional fee.
> 
> (   ) Share room & bed (no additional fee)
> (   ) Share a double room with __________________________  ($10 extra
> per night)
> (   ) Single Room  ($30 extra per night)
> (   ) Sex