Technological advances in recent years have made it possible to share limitless information in real-time. Overawed by the changes induced by ICT, an Egyptian envoy is said to have retorted: "The worst enemy of the diplomat is CNN" In no more than 600 words, discuss the above statement, bringing out its merits and/or demerits. Illustrating your answer with examples from contemporary diplomacy

Technological advances in recent years have made it possible to share limitless information in real-time. Overawed by the changes induced by ICT, an Egyptian envoy is said to have retorted: "The worst enemy of the diplomat is CNN" In no more than 600 words, discuss the above statement, bringing out its merits and/or demerits. Illustrating your answer with examples from contemporary diplomacy