The New Diplomacy
Shaun Riordan
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Description for The New Diplomacy
Hardback. The world of international relations has changed radically in the last few years. Technological, social and political change have combined to undermine the traditional assumptions of diplomacy -- in particular, the events of 11 September set in stark relief the risks and dangers. Series: Themes for the 21st Century Series. Num Pages: 160 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 171 x 26. Weight in Grams: 652.
The world of international relations has changed radically in the last few years. Technological, social and political change have combined to undermine the traditional assumptions of diplomacy – in particular, the events of 11 September set in stark relief the risks and dangers.
The world of international relations has changed radically in the last few years. Technological, social and political change have combined to undermine the traditional assumptions of diplomacy – in particular, the events of 11 September set in stark relief the risks and dangers.
Shaun Riordan, a former British diplomat, draws on his own experience, case studies, and current debates in international relations to assess the performance of diplomatic services and to sketch out the new diplomatic environment. Traditional diplomatic services and structures are found wanting.
Riordan argues forcibly against realpolitik and for a more pro-active diplomacy based ... Read more
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Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
Series
Themes for the 21st Century Series
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745627892
SKU
V9780745627892
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About Shaun Riordan
Director of the Madrid-based consultancy companies, ZEIA and New Forum Millenium. Former British Diplomat
Reviews for The New Diplomacy
"Shaun Riordan takes a radically iconoclastic look at traditional diplomacy and concludes that it cannot cope with the new dilemmas of globalization, state failure and unconventional warfare. Based on his own experience as a serving diplomat and wide scholarship, Riordan’s seminal book will be a vital resource for anyone who wants to understand the realities of the developing international system." ... Read more