240 Pages
by
Routledge
246 Pages
by
Routledge
240 Pages
by
Routledge
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In the first major assessment of diplomatic dialogue since Nicolson's Diplomacy in 1939, Adam Watson traces the changing techniques of diplomacy from ancient times through the 'diplomatic society' of Europe to the present global system. In examining the conventions and institutions which help to shape the international system the author aims not so much to preserve diplomatic order which worked... Read more
REVISED PREFACE, PREFACE, Chapter I - The Nature of Diplomacy, Chapter II - Alternatives to Diplomacy, Chapter III - Aims and Policies of States, Chapter IV - Diplomacy, Law and Justice, Chapter V - Power and Persuasion, Chapter VI - Ideologies and Diplomacy, Chapter VII - Other Diplomatic Systems, Chapter VIII - The Diplomatic Society of Europe, Chapter IX - Professional Diplomacy Today, Chapter X - Criticisms of Contemporary Diplomacy, Chapter XI - Diplomatic Needs of New and Less Developed States, Chapter XII - The Growth of State Power and Interdependence, Chapter XIII - Diplomacy and the Responsibilities of States, Conclusion The Scope and Limits of Diplomacy, SOME SUGGESTIONS FOR FURTHER READING, INDEX
Biography
Adam Watson, a former Ambassador, is Visiting Professor at the Center for Advanced Studies, University of Virginia
