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Diplomacy and Foreign Policy
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1. The Prince (Penguin Classics) by Niccolo Machiavelli

The list author says:
	"The classic practical manual for mediaeval rulers (and would-be rulers) on obtaining and retaining power. Didn't get him a job though..."

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2. The Future of Freedom: Illiberal Democracy at Home and Abroad by Fareed Zakaria

The list author says:
	"well-written book distinguishes between liberalism and democracy, emphasising importance of the institutions of the former to the effective development of the latter"

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3. Wars, Guns and Votes: Democracy in Dangerous Places by Paul Collier

The list author says:
	"original empiricism on the relation between peace and democracy, especially in Africa; how elections are not always the solution: surprising conclusions"

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4. The Ambassador: Inside the Life of a Working Diplomat by John Shaw

The list author says:
	"quite good close-up review of a Swedish Ambassador in Washington's daily working life"

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5. Satow's Diplomatic Practice by Ivor Roberts

The list author says:
	"1st new edition in 30 yrs of standard UK text on diplomatic practice, originally from 1917. Heavily updated and expanded, esp. sections on multilaterals, EU etc, to over 700pp. A snip at 100 squid ;-)"

�114.00 Used & New from: �68.40

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6. Force and Statecraft: Diplomatic Challenges of Our Time by Paul Gordon Lauren

The list author says:
	"dense, a bit repetitive but nonetheless useful on the need for international legal order, its history and rationale. Good references."

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7. The Geopolitics of Emotion: How Cultures of Fear, Humiliation and Hope are Reshaping the World by Dominique Moisi

The list author says:
	"original, topical, journalistic study of how "irrationality" has entered international discourse and the need to take its influence into account"

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8. On Justice, Power and Human Nature: Selections from 'The History of the Peloponnesian War': Essence of Thucydides' "History of the Peloponnesian ... "History of the Peloponnesian War" by Thucydides

The list author says:
	"accessible short extracts from the very roots of history, classical thoughts and debate on conflict and interstate relations"

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9. The 21st Century Ambassador: Plenipotentiary to Chief Executive by Kishan S Rana

The list author says:
	"The most practical advice I have yet seen on an Ambassador's role, particularly the change in his/her main role from negotiator to manager. Available in paperback from the Diplo Foundation in Malta."

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10. Thinking in Time: The Uses of History for Decision Makers by Richard Elliott Neustadt

The list author says:
	"tries to prise lessons from history to help the process of decision-making, sometimes a little tortuously. Interesting examples and counter-examples"

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11. European Union Foreign Policy in a Changing World by Karen Smith

The list author says:
	"good overview of a complex subject, but may need updating post-Lisbon"

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12. Contemporary Conflict Resolution 2nd edition: The Prevention, Management and Transformation of Deadly Conflicts by Oliver Ramsbotham

The list author says:
	"classic, complete conflict resolution textbook, traces the development of conflict management thought through to modern peace-building"

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13. Europe as Empire: The Nature of the Enlarged European Union by Jan Zielonka

The list author says:
	"interesting, if not entirely convincing alternative perspective on the EU "empire" from a new member state"

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14. Soft Power: The Means to Success in World Politics by Joseph S. Nye

The list author says:
	"classic view on the usefulness of non-military power in international relations"

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15. Not Quite the Diplomat: Home Truths About World Affairs by Chris Patten

The list author says:
	"readable, liberal reflections on the world from the ex-UK Minister and EU Commissioner"

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16. The New Diplomacy? (Themes for the 21st Century Series) by Shaun Riordan

The list author says:
	"valuable critique of diplomatic methods and structures in a changing world"

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17. The Breaking of Nations: Order and Chaos in the Twenty-first Century by Robert Cooper

The list author says:
	"interesting, readable view of world order and the future of the state system from top EU foreign policy adviser"

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18. The Return of History and the End of Dreams by Robert Kagan

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	"realpolitik critique of the visions of a new world order"

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19. Independent Diplomat: Dispatches from an Unaccountable Elite (Crisis in World Politics) by Carne Ross

The list author says:
	"attack on traditional diplomacy and proposal to extend its powers to the excluded. The author has a foundation which aims to represent the unrepresented in world forums."

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20. The New Public Diplomacy: Soft Power in International Relations (Studies in Diplomacy and International Relations) by Dr Jan Melissen

The list author says:
	"not bad update on aspects of public diplomacy in various contexts, some interesting examples: Canada, Norway, China, revolutionary Russia, the EU and US"

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21. Arts of Power: Statecraft and Diplomacy by Chas W. Freeman

The list author says:
	"readable, simple insights into diplomacy and the making of foreign policy, a wide overview from a top US authority"

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22. Diplomacy by Harold George Nicolson

The list author says:
	"classic review of the basics from top UK diplomat, originally published 1939"

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23. Modern Diplomacy: Art and the Artisans by Elmer Plischke

The list author says:
	"usefully diverse and extensive collection of readings, though rather US-oriented. Published 1979."

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24. The Boys on the Bongo Bus: Media and Travelling Diplomacy by John Dickie

The list author says:
	"tatty cover and title conceals interesting observations of government-media relations from trips with UK foreign ministers"

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25. Diplomacy and the Study of International Relations (Histories of the Nations) by David Playfair Heatley

The list author says:
	"Neglected 1919 overview, buy from Cornell Uni printed from microfiche. Good quotes & snippets from many authorities, eg Abb� Saint-Pierre forecasting EU decision-making rules 300 years ago, & more."

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