Global Diplomacy: Theories, Types, and Models / Edition 1

by Alison Holmes

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780813345529
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/01/2015
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	344
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Alison Holmes, Department of Politics, Humboldt State University.

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

Table of Contents

Introduction Part I: Theories of Diplomacy 1 Diplomatic Practice 2 The Classic Story of Diplomacy 3 A Different Kind of ‘New’ Diplomacy Cross Section 3.1: Diplomacy Timeline Part II. Types of Diplomacy and Diplomacies of Place Introduction 4 Diplomacy and Politics Cross Section 4.1: The Mandala, Politics, and Territory 5 Trade, Diplomacy and the Evolving Global EconomyCross Section 5.1: Byzantium: Trade and Culture 6 Cultural Diplomacy Cross Section 6.1: China Zhou Dynasty: Culture and Confucius Meet Military Might 7 Defense and Intelligence Diplomacy Cross Section 7.1: India: Chandragupta and Chanakya, Military Strategy and Political Power 8 The European Tradition of Diplomacy: Alliances, Coalitions and Professional Diplomats Part II Conclusion Part III. Models of Diplomacy and Global States Introduction 9 The European States-System: The Community and Transatlantic Models 10 A Relational Model of Diplomacy Conclusion

Editorial Reviews

"Global Diplomacy is a fascinating account of an important development on the diplomatic stage: the cast of characters is lengthening, and states are no longer guaranteed the starring roles."—David Clinton, Baylor University

"Global Diplomacy is both challenging and rewarding. The essential character of what diplomacy does is unchanging, the authors argue, but how it is done, and by whom are both greatly dependent on the contexts of time and place in which diplomacy is undertaken."—Paul Sharp, University of Minnesota Duluth

"[A] challenging but rewarding read."—The Foreign Service Journal

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