Then an appropriate twinning partner is selected. Many choose to seek financial support. Local committees are organized and partners should define agreements. Finally, partners evaluate their programs to ensure their goals are being met. Studemeister focused on how information and communication technologies are impacting the conduct of international relations and the way these technologies assist in global relations.
Technology changes affect the world economy, military power and national sovereignty.
During the Gulf War, global networks served to disseminate information to US citizens, officials in other countries, and even Saddam Hussein. Information and communications technology can empower individuals and groups to act regardless of their geographic location. People use the Internet to mobilize support for human rights issues, such as the banning of landmines. Also, for the first time ever, advanced mapping and visualization technologies supported peace talks, resulting in the Dayton Accords for Bosnia-Herzegovina. Studemeister believes that information and communications technology is more important than ever in U.S. diplomatic activities.