Understanding Humanitarian Diplomacy: Principles and Practice

by Hafize Zehra Kavak (Editor)

Overview

This book introduces readers to the development, principles, and philosophy of humanitarian diplomacy, before demonstrating how it works in practice, using a range of case studies from humanitarian work in the field.

Humanitarian diplomacy seeks to create avenues to persuade decision makers and opinion leaders to act, at all times, in the interests of vulnerable people and with full respect for fundamental humanitarian principles. This book considers the historical evolution of humanitarian diplomacy, its theoretical underpinnings, its relationship with classic diplomacy, international law, and the greater ecosystem in which it exists, and the characteristics and attitudes essential for humanitarian diplomats. The book also draws on a range of first-hand experiences to showcase humanitarian diplomacy’s success in solving humanitarian issues. In doing so, it draws attention to the challenges faced by humanitarian workers and serves as an invaluable roadmap for aspiring humanitarians.

Bringing an excellent balance of theory and practice, this book will be a perfect guide for students and practitioners looking to understand the historical, philosophical, legal, and practical foundations of humanitarian diplomacy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032821474
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/19/2024
Series:	Routledge Humanitarian Studies
Pages:	308
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Hafize Zehra Kavak is a senior specialist at Turkish Red Crescent Academy. She completed her PhD in Sociology with the dissertation "Humanitarian Diplomacy Activities of Turkish NGOs in the Middle East and Islamic Countries." She conducts valuable research but has also published, edited, and translated numerous works in the humanitarian aid field. She also has worked for humanitarian aid projects in various countries such as Ethiopia, Lebanon, Macedonia, Palestine, and Türkiye.

Table of Contents

Foreword  1. Humanitarianism, Philanthropy, and Humanitarian Diplomacy  2. The Relationship between Classic and Humanitarian Diplomacy  3. The Normative and Ethical Framework of Humanitarian Diplomacy  4. Globalization and Humanitarian Diplomacy: Case Study of Türkiye  5. Humanitarian Diplomacy in Complex and Protracted Crises  6. Humanitarian Diplomacy Ecosystem  7. ICRC in the field of Humanitarian Diplomacy  8. What Makes a Good Humanitarian Diplomat?  9. Harnessing the Power of Culture in Humanitarian Diplomacy  10. Humanitarian Diplomacy and the Business Sector  11. Digital Diplomacy for Humanitarians  12. Utilizing HD to Protect Humanitarian Personnel and Humanitarian Aid  13. Interview with Christopher Lamb—Head of the Australian Myanmar Institute  14. Successful Humanitarian Diplomacy Practices and Case Studies  15. To Be a Humanitarian is to Be a Diplomat  16. Humanitarian Diplomacy and the Turkish Red Crescent: An Exposé on Theory and Practice  Afterword