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Modern Diplomacy - Hardcover

Barston, R. P.

 
9781138576339: Modern Diplomacy
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1138576336 ISBN 13: 9781138576339
Publisher: Routledge, 2019

Synopsis

Contemporary, thoughtful and extensively illustrated, Modern Diplomacy examines a broad range of current diplomatic practice. This leading and widely used book - now in its fifth edition - equips students with a detailed analysis of important international issues that reflect and impact upon diplomacy and its relations. The subject is brought to life through case studies and examples which highlight the working of contemporary diplomacy within the international political arena.

Organised around five broad topic areas, including the nature of diplomacy, diplomatic methods, negotiation, the operation of diplomacy in specific areas and international conflict, the book covers all major topic areas of contemporary diplomacy.

New features for this edition:

  • Developments in diplomatic practice

  • Strategies in diplomacy

  • International trade, geopolitics and agreements

  • Diplomacy of new regional organisations and groupings

  • Developing country diplomacy

  • Non-traditional diplomacy

  • New concepts – parallel and counter diplomacy

  • New case studies include: the Paris Climate Agreement, Brexit, international finance and trade agreements, and the UN security forces.

Modern Diplomacy is essential reading for students and practitioners of international relations, foreign policy, international law, international political economy, international economics, the Foreign Services Institutes and the National Diplomatic Academies.

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About the Author

Professor R. P. Barston specialises in international relations and contemporary diplomacy. He previously taught at Lancaster University, London School of Economics and King’s College, and is a former member of the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office with extensive diplomatic experience. International training missions include Malaysia (National Institute of Public Administration), Brunei, Vietnam and for maritime regulation, and, regional safety cooperation Jamaica; Trinidad. Previous publications include Maritime Dimension, The Other Powers and International Politics since 1945 .

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2019
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1138576336
ISBN 13 
9781138576339
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
5
Number of pages
534