Kamal Siddiqui
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 122
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Diplomacy and Statecraft provides an introduction to the theory and practice of modern diplomacy. It draws on the diplomatic practices of the major powers, with a particular focus on Western diplomacy and foreign policy (which reflects the dominance of the Western experience in the literature). However, it also examines examples from Asia and elsewhere. The book covers: the historical evolution, context and legal framework of diplomacy, the key functions it plays, the place of multilateralism, and the place of force and coercion in contemporary diplomacy and the ways in which globalization is and/or is not changing modern diplomacy. While exploring the political, economic and strategic dimensions of modern diplomacy, the role of international relations theory in the practice and analysis of diplomacy is also discussed, delineating the emerging trends in the 21st century. The book is comprised of ten chapters, and issues discussed are aimed at enhancing the ability of students to understand the principles and practices of modern diplomacy and statecraft. It describes the reasons for different forms of diplomacy in an informed manner, it critically apprises modern diplomacy, and it analyses and reports on ongoing global economic, political and security issues.