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Originally published in 1972, this book examines the scope and possibilities for small states in the conduct of their foreign policies. In the introduction the editor discusses the problem of defining the term 'small state' and outlines the restraints they face and the type of international roles they play. The subsequent chapters analyse the foreign policies of Norway, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Zambia, Israel, Cyprus, Cuba, Singapore and New Zealand. In each study the author examines the factors which shape that country's foreign policy objectives, the organizational structures employed to formulate and implement foreign policy, the type and level of international involvement and the methods used to deal with the political, economic and security issues which make up and stem from the external policies. The book will be of interest to specialists and students of government, foreign policy analysis and other branches of international relations

Cover -- Half Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- List of figures -- List of tables -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- List of Abbreviations -- 1 The changing nature of diplomacy -- 2 Foreign policy organisation -- 3 Diplomatic methods -- 4 Negotiation -- 5 Developing diplomatic practice -- 6 Groups and networks -- 7 Regional organisations and diplomacy -- 8 Cyber-diplomacy -- 9 International financial relations -- 10 Trade, foreign policy and diplomacy -- 11 Environmental diplomacy -- 12 Environmental diplomacy: case examples -- 13 Disaster and emergency diplomacy -- 14 Diplomacy and security -- 15 Diplomacy and mediation -- 16 The diplomacy of normalisation -- 17 Diplomatic correspondence: case examples -- 18 International treaties -- 19 International agreements: case examples -- 20 The Paris agreement -- 21 Conclusion -- Index

Contemporary, thoughtful and extensively illustrated, Modern Diplomacy examines a broad range of current diplomatic practice. This leading and widely used book - now in its fifth edition - equips students with a detailed analysis of important international issues that reflect and impact upon diplomacy and its relations. The subject is brought to life through case studies and examples which highlight the working of contemporary diplomacy within the international political arena. Organised around five broad topic areas, including the nature of diplomacy, diplomatic methods, negotiation, the operation of diplomacy in specific areas and international conflict, the book covers all major topic areas of contemporary diplomacy. New features for this edition: Developments in diplomatic practice Strategies in diplomacy International trade, geopolitics and agreements Diplomacy of new regional organisations and groupings Developing country diplomacy Non-traditional diplomacy New concepts - parallel and counter diplomacy New case studies include: the Paris Climate Agreement, Brexit, international finance and trade agreements, and the UN security forces. Modern Diplomacy is essential reading for students and practitioners of international relations, foreign policy, international law, international political economy, international economics, the Foreign Services Institutes and the National Diplomatic Academies.