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"Diplomacy and War" published on by Oxford University Press.

Informing and influencing foreign opinion on US policies and actions, winning the war of ideas, and broadcasting strategy to win media wars; 4 articles. Contents: Public diplomacy comes of age, by Christopher Ross; Deeds speak louder than words, by Lamis Andoni; Winning the war of ideas, by Anthony J. Blinken; A broadcasting strategy to win media wars, by Edward Kaufman.

Does the us president seek a war to end all war in the Middle East? Apocalyptic thinking is hardly a novelty when it comes to the United States, or to diplomacy. A look back at the 17th century, and the evolution of international thinking since, reminds us how durable such thinking can be.

Summary
In late 2011 and early 2012, the People's Republic of China drew on its most unique diplomatic tool: the giant panda. Although this phenomenon is widely covered by the global media, the practice of panda diplomacy is only barely discussed in diplomatic or international relations studies. This article uses the most recent revival of this diplomatic practice for a closer analysis and locates it as a special version of animal diplomacy within the frame of public diplomacy. It first argues that panda diplomacy is — besides all the efforts to promote and support animal conservation and biological research — a political undertaking, which is symbolically used by the Chinese government to win hearts and minds in selected foreign countries. Second, it highlights an important aspect of some Chinese public diplomacy initiatives, namely China's ability to integrate international partners in its attempts to shape its global image.

AbstractParliamentarians have for decades been present and active in the international arena. 'Parliamentary diplomacy', however, has only quite recently become the common term used to describe the wide range of international activities undertaken by members of parliament in order to increase mutual understanding between countries, to improve scrutiny of government, to represent their people better, and to increase the democratic legitimacy of inter-governmental institutions. It is perhaps a sign of the times that this term has now been coined. The increased blurring of boundaries between national and foreign affairs means that parliamentarians must consider issues put before them with a global mindset. Correspondingly, the significance of international parliamentary contacts is growing, and it is unlikely to cease to do so in the coming years.

Diplomacy is no longer restricted to a single vocation nor implemented exclusively through interaction amongst official representatives. In exploring the challenges that these transformations produce, this work surveys firstly, thegenealogyof diplomacy as a profession, tracing how it changed from a civic duty into a vocation requiring training and the acquisition of specific knowledge and skills. Secondly, using the lens of thesociologyof professions, the development of diplomacy as a distinctive profession is examined, including its importance for the consolidation of the power of modern nation-states. Thirdly, it examines how the landscape of professional diplomacy is being diversified and enriched by a series of non-state actors, with their corresponding professionals, transforming thephenomenologyof contemporary diplomacy. Rather than seeing this pluralization of diplomatic actors in negative terms as thedeprofessionalization of diplomacy, we frame these trends astransprofessionalization, that is, as a productive development that reflects the expanded diplomatic space and the intensified pace of global interconnections and networks, and the new possibilities they unleash for practising diplomacy in different milieus.

Analyzes the role of Russia's parliament, the Duma, in carrying out the nation's foreign policy. It is noted that while Russian and Soviet parliaments have not historically played any role in shaping foreign policy. It is contended that parliamentary democracy is generally viewed as a middle point between diplomacy carried out by average citizens and diplomacy as practiced by career diplomats. Unlike career diplomats, Duma members have definite ideological stances. However, parliamentary democracy as practiced by Duma members should act in concert with the executive branch's policies. The use of parliamentary democracy can help Russian citizens and businesses abroad, while improving Russia's international image and attracting foreign investment to Russia. Duma members must not take state-sponsored junkets abroad for personal pleasure. Rather, they must take trips that will create positive results for the country. It is argued that the Duma should establish relationships with more parliaments, and analyze Russian foreign policy decisions. It is concluded that the role of parliamentary diplomacy in Russia's foreign policy will grow.