Definition
International diplomacy can refer both to diplomacy between and among states and related actors and to diplomacy at an international level. In this form, it can take place through more formalized channels and international organizations such as the United Nations, at conferences, high-level summits, or through collaborative initiatives to address common challenges. International diplomacy is primarily concerned with global issues such as war and peace; security; the environment; economics; international development; global health; migration; and human security (Bjola and Kornprobst 2018).
Introduction
International diplomacy has a long history that can be traced back to ancient informal systems of communication, representation, and the mediation of conflict between communities. Today, international diplomacy has become a more formal mechanism for interactions between states and involves dialogue, communication, and negotiation as a means to further state interests without...
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Bjola, C., & Holmes, M. (2015). Digital diplomacy: Theory and practice. New York: Routledge.
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Barston, R. P. (2013). Modern diplomacy: Fourth edition. London/New York: Routledge.
Bjola, C., & Kornprobst, M. (2018). Understanding international diplomacy: Theory, practice and ethics. London: Routledge.
Cassidy, J. A. (Ed.). (2017). Gender and diplomacy. Taylor & Francis. Routledge, Abingdon, Oxon and New York, NY.
Kerr, P., & Wiseman, G. (Eds.). (2013). Diplomacy in a globalizing world: Theories and practices. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Kissinger, H. (1994). Diplomacy. New York: Simon and Schuster.
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Yorke, C. (2020). International Diplomacy. In: Romaniuk, S., Thapa, M., Marton, P. (eds) The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Global Security Studies. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-74336-3_237-1
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