Diplomatic Handbook: Eighth Edition - Softcover

Feltham, Ralph

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9004141421 ISBN 13: 9789004141421

Publisher: Martinus Nijhoff, 2004

Synopsis

Diplomatic Handbook aims to provide a concise but comprehensive source of relevant information for those who are embarking on an international and, particularly, a diplomatic career. It is also useful for civil servants who are required to attend multilateral conferences on a wide range of subjects and for those interested in the mechanisms of international relations. Coverage includes: - the establishment and conduct of diplomatic relations - the organisation and functions of a Ministry of Foreign Affairs and of a diplomatic mission - protocol and procedure - diplomatic privileges and immunities - consular officers and consular posts - the European Union, NATO, the United Nations and other international organisations - key elements of international law - conference practice and procedure - information, misinformation, disinformation, and media presentation skills - glossary of diplomatic, consular and economic terms This new edition has been up-dated to take account of the major political, economic, social and technological changes which have taken place since the latest edition was published in 1998.

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Product Description

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From the Back Cover

The Diplomatic Handbook is a comprehensive yet concise guide for those who are responsible for the management of international relations. The information and advice it provides is always practical and to the point. It is invaluable to diplomats, students of diplomacy and international relations, and delegates to international organisations.
Coverage includes-

the establishment and conduct of diplomatic relations
the organisation and functions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and of a diplomatic mission
protocol and procedure
diplomatic privileges and immunities
consular officers and consular posts
the UN, the European Union, NATO and other international organisations
key elements of international law
conference practice and procedure
the environment
diplomats and the media
This new edition has been fully revised and updated throughout to take account of the responses of the diplomatic community and the major political, economic and environmental changes which have taken place since the last edition was published in 1993. A completely new chapter has been added on diplomats and the media, and the glossary has been expanded to take account of the ever increasing range of subjects with which diplomats are associated.
R.G. Feltham has been concerned with organising and teaching Diplomatic Studies for over 30 years, and was founder and Director of the Oxford University Foreign Service Programme. He has been both a diplomat and a consular officer, and currently acts as a Consultant to various governments on Diplomatic Studies.

Edition details

• Publisher: Martinus Nijhoff
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9004141421
• ISBN 13: 9789004141421
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 200