Global Diplomacy

Alison Holmes, J Simon Rofe

ISBN 10: 0813345529 / ISBN 13: 9780813345529

Published by Taylor and Francis Inc, US, 2015

About this Item

In a field dominated by the history and practices of Western states, Global Diplomacy expands the mainstream discourse on diplomacy to include non-Western states and states in all stages of development. By presenting a broader view of this crucial institution, this exciting text cultivates a more global understanding of the ways in which diplomacy is conducted in the world today and offers a new perspective on the ways it may continue to develop in the future.This book presents; a brief introduction to diplomatic practice, the classic diplomatic narrative, and different theories of diplomacy; an exploration of diplomacy over time and place through four types of diplomacy-political, cultural, economic, and military-discussed by guest authors who are experts in their respective fields; three new models of diplomatic interaction-Community, Transatlantic, and Relational-illustrated through the examples of the European Union, UK and US relations, and the rising powers of India and China.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Global Diplomacy
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis Inc, US
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0813345529
• ISBN 13: 9780813345529
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 470 grams

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Synopsis

In a field dominated by the history and practices of Western states, Global Diplomacy expands the mainstream discourse on diplomacy to include non-Western states and states in all stages of development. By presenting a broader view of this crucial institution, this exciting text cultivates a more global understanding of the ways in which diplomacy is conducted in the world today and offers a new perspective on the ways it may continue to develop in the future.

This book presents; a brief introduction to diplomatic practice, the classic diplomatic narrative, and different theories of diplomacy; an exploration of diplomacy over time and place through four types of diplomacy-political, cultural, economic, and military-discussed by guest authors who are experts in their respective fields; three new models of diplomatic interaction-Community, Transatlantic, and Relational-illustrated through the examples of the European Union, UK and US relations, and the rising powers of India and China.

About the Author

Alison Holmes, Department of Politics, Humboldt State University.

J. Simon Rofe, Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy, SOAS, University of London.