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As universities and governments seek to prepare the next generation of diplomats to manage international affairs, they finally have a teaching tool focusing on the practical knowledge and skills that in the past could be learned only on the job. Edited by Nicholas Kralev, founder of the Washington International Diplomatic Academy, Diplomatic Tradecraft brings together 18 career ambassadors with decades of experience to lift the curtain on a mysterious but vital profession, and to pass on the insights and abilities they gained to those who will succeed them. Beginning with an overview of diplomatic institutions and protocols, the text considers the key attributes of diplomatic communication and negotiation, as well as core specializations including economic, consular and public diplomacy. With compelling narratives, case studies and exercise scenarios, the chapters on various aspects of diplomatic practice form a cohesive and comprehensive volume, written in an accessible and engaging style.

"This book helps prepare new and aspiring diplomats for careers in diplomacy and international affairs. Drawing on decades of experience from career diplomats, it provides rare insights, teaches practical skill sets and offers specific advice for students and young professionals"--

Over the past 50 years, hundreds of afternoon newspapers have lost customers & folded, but three newspapers -- the Seattle Times, the Honolulu Star-Bulletin, & the San Francisco Examiner -- are struggling to hold on. Various challenges have beset afternoon newspapers including urban sprawl, rush hour traffic, distribution problems, competition from 24-hour TV news coverage, & instantaneous news on the Internet. In the past, the morning newspaper presented the breaking news while the afternoon paper specialized in analysis & commentary on that news. Since the presence of a second newspaper enhances quality through competition & strengthens democracy through the expression of differing viewpoints, the battle for survival of two newspapers in a city is of great importance. The strategies used by the evening newspapers that have survived thus far are discussed, but a shift to morning publication is the likely outcome. 4 References. L. A. Hoffman