Diplomacy and Foreign Policy

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The Prince (Penguin Classics)
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..."
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.45
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

The Future of Freedom: Illiberal Democracy at Home and Abroad
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"
£9.59   Used & New from: £4.24
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Wars, Guns and Votes: Democracy in Dangerous Places
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"
£17.00   Used & New from: £6.25
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

The Ambassador: Inside the Life of a Working Diplomat
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"
Used & New from: £13.45

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Satow's Diplomatic Practice
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
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Force and Statecraft: Diplomatic Challenges of Our Time
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."
£35.63   Used & New from: £17.98

The Geopolitics of Emotion: How Cultures of Fear, Humiliation and Hope are Reshaping the World
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"
£9.09   Used & New from: £3.81

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"
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"
£5.56   Used & New from: £0.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

The 21st Century Ambassador: Plenipotentiary to Chief Executive
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."
£21.24

Thinking in Time: The Uses of History for Decision Makers
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"
£12.99   Used & New from: £2.89
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

European Union Foreign Policy in a Changing World
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"
£17.09   Used & New from: £9.70

Contemporary Conflict Resolution 2nd edition: The Prevention, Management and Transformation of Deadly Conflicts
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"
Used & New from: £3.98
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Europe as Empire: The Nature of the Enlarged European Union
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"
£19.00   Used & New from: £17.48

Soft Power: The Means to Success in World Politics
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"
£7.01   Used & New from: £3.50
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Not Quite the Diplomat: Home Truths About World Affairs
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"
£8.99   Used & New from: £0.01
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

The New Diplomacy? (Themes for the 21st Century Series)
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"
£12.99   Used & New from: £6.88

The Breaking of Nations: Order and Chaos in the Twenty-first Century
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"
£8.09   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

The Return of History and the End of Dreams
18.  The Return of History and the End of Dreams by Robert Kagan
The list author says:
  "realpolitik critique of the visions of a new world order"
£5.99   Used & New from: £2.82
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Independent Diplomat: Dispatches from an Unaccountable Elite (Crisis in World Politics)
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."
£14.25   Used & New from: £7.46
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

The New Public Diplomacy: Soft Power in International Relations (Studies in Diplomacy and International Relations)
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"
£20.89   Used & New from: £15.67

Arts of Power: Statecraft and Diplomacy
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"
£11.25   Used & New from: £3.06
1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Diplomacy
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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Modern Diplomacy: Art and the Artisans
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."
Used & New from: £4.44

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The Boys on the Bongo Bus: Media and Travelling Diplomacy
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"
Used & New from: £0.01

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Diplomacy and the Study of International Relations (Histories of the Nations)
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 Abbé Saint-Pierre forecasting EU decision-making rules 300 years ago, & more."
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