Modern Diplomacy
Modern Diplomacy by R. P. Barston, published by Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group in 2019, is a comprehensive examination of contemporary diplomatic practices. This fifth edition spans 512 pages and is presented in English. The book offers a detailed analysis of significant international issues that influence diplomacy and its relationships, utilizing case studies and examples to illustrate the workings of modern diplomacy within the global political landscape.
Readers will find that Modern Diplomacy is organized around five broad topic areas, including the nature of diplomacy, negotiation methods, and the operation of diplomacy in specific contexts. The edition introduces new features that address developments in diplomatic practice, international trade, and the strategies employed by emerging regional organizations. It also includes updated case studies on pivotal events such as the Paris Climate Agreement and Brexit, making it a valuable resource for students and practitioners in fields like political science, international relations, and foreign policy.
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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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