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Carne Ross
Carne Ross has unique experience of global affairs. A former senior British diplomat, he founded the first non-profit diplomatic advisory group, Independent Diplomat (ID). With ID, he has advised democratic countries, political groups and liberation movements around the world. Today, he works to transform democracy and the economy globally.
He has written books about the deficits of diplomacy and bottom-up political change. He has innovated techniques to transform diplomacy, and learned powerful tools to understand the world - which he's now ready to share.
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Independent Diplomat
“[Ross] exposes the absurdity, the ignorance and indifference of international bureaucracies, quietly and with clear-sighted accuracy. His prose is ironic, measured and elegant. The integrity, the nuance of his account and his self-awareness make him impressive not just as a writer but as a person.“
Rory Stewart
An extraordinary first-hand account of diplomacy from the frontlines, the deficits of the practice and how to put them right.
The Leaderless Revolution
’So bold, so full of incontestable truths and overwhelming convictions, that it should be read by every diplomat, politician and thinking citizen with the courage
to pick it up’
John le Carré
A remarkable and original book about bottom-up political change and self-government, what some call anarchism
The Future is Anarchy
Publication Autumn 2025
"I agree with every word Carne says. Let's get this shit done!"
Alexei Sayle
Why we are heading for chaotic anarchy but an alternative 'gentle' anarchy of self-government and mutual aid might, just might offer a solution to our mounting crises of democracy, neo-fascism and climate disaster.
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[Ross] exposes the absurdity, the ignorance and indifference of international bureaucracies, quietly and with clear-sighted accuracy. His prose is ironic, measured and elegant. The integrity, the nuance of his account and his self-awareness make him impressive not just as a writer but as a person.
Rory Stewart
I agree with every word Carne says. Let's get this shit done!
Alexei Sayle
Carne Ross reminds us that although we are controlled by a few people who will do anything to protect their interests, they can be made irrelevant if we just have confidence in ourselves. That’s why I love what he says. He keeps it real.
Benjamin Zephaniah
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Published Insights
Carne's articles have been published in innumerable media outlets worldwide, including the New York Times, Financial Times and Guardian. Here are three examples.
Power to the people
Anarchy is Love
How to make a state: lessons in self-determination
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