The New Diplomacy - Couverture souple

Riordan, Shaun

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0745627900 ISBN 13 : 9780745627908

Editeur : Polity Press, 2002

Synopsis

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 on the promotion of ideas and values as a better way of securing the West′s long–term interests. In doing so, he presses for radical re–structuring of diplomatic services, replacing hierarchical with networked structures, and the creation of new forms of global governance that incorporate NGOs and the private sector, as well as government officials, in a broader diplomatic effort.

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À propos de l'auteur

Director of the Madrid–based consultancy companies, ZEIA and New Forum Millenium. Former British Diplomat

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

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 on the promotion of ideas and values as a better way of securing the West′s long–term interests. In doing so, he presses for radical re–structuring of diplomatic services, replacing hierarchical with networked structures, and the creation of new forms of global governance that incorporate NGOs and the private sector, as well as government officials, in a broader diplomatic effort.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Polity Press
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0745627900
• ISBN 13: 9780745627908
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 160
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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