Includes bibliographical references (pages 224-231) and index.
Summary:
1. Alliances and Diplomatic Practice 2. Life as a Diplomat 3. Diplomacy and Domestic Populations 4. Managing Failure 5. Engaging with Proxy Groups and Indirect State Influence 6. Diplomatic Negotiations with Armed Groups Section Two: Regional Case Studies 7. African Diplomacy 8. European Diplomacy 9. Middle East Diplomacy 10. Russian Diplomacy 11. Transatlantic Diplomacy 12. Asian Diplomacy. Effective diplomacy remains fundamental to the conduct of international relations in the twenty-first century, as we seek to define and manage a challenging new world order peacefully. New Perspectives on Diplomacy highlights the importance of diplomacy in political and military crises, featuring details of life as a diplomat, the importance of alliance building, managing failure and diplomatic negotiations with armed groups. Using regional case studies from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Russia and Asia, the second volume demonstrates that the importance of diplomacy and diplomats remains undiminished. -- Provided by publisher.
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