The Contemporary Embassy: Paths to Diplomatic Excellence (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781137340825)

Today's embassy blends tradition and change. It accommodates multiple state and non-state actors who jostle on the international stage. This innovative study considers why embassies today are especially relevant to the international system, examining the new representation options and global diplomacy techniques in an information age. Located at the cutting edge of sustaining relations with foreign countries, the embassy plays an expanded role of in bilateral, regional and multilateral affairs, as a promoter of national interests. As foreign ministries and diplomatic networks are expected to deliver more whilst material and human resources in public services are shrinking, this text addresses how embassies can improve their functioning, working in an enlightened, empowered and effective manner. Supported by empirical research and interviews with diplomats and other professionals, alongside unique insights into the experiences of developing countries, The Contemporary Embassy will be a valuable resource for diplomacy scholars and practitioners alike.

Author: Kenneth A. Loparo
ISBN-10: 1137340827
ISBN-13: 9781137340825
Publisher: Palgrave Pivot
Language: English
Published: 10/02/2013
Pages: 153
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.70w x 0.70d