In this work the author explores the subjects of sovereignty, diplomacy and the function of diplomats, diplomatic missions, protocol, ethics in diplomacy, the role of Ministries of Foreign Affairs, intergovernmental conferences and the United Nations. This volume will appeal to graduate and undergraduate students studying diplomacy, public administration and international relations courses as well as practising diplomats, international organization and foreign ministry officials and those who have regular dealings with them.

The book includes a useful glossary of over sixty essential terms (such as Calvo Doctrine, Extradition, Rapporteur and Uti Possidetis Juris); clearly relates the conduct of diplomacy to the principles of international law.

Brief Contents
Dedication
List of Cases
Introduction
1. Certain Essential Terms
2. A Brief Account of the Historical Growth and Development of Diplomatic Relations
3. Sovereignty
4. Ethics in Diplomacy
5. Diplomacy and Diplomats
6. Bargaining Power
7. The New Faces of International Diplomacy
8. Conferences
9. Diplomatic Protocol and Procedures
10. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs
11. The Diplomatic Mission
12. The Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, 1961
13. A Brief Analysis of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, 1963
14. The United Nations and International Diplomacy
Conclusions
Appendix I: Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and Optional Protocols
Appendix n: Vienna Convention on Consular Relations and Optional Protocols
Table of Statutes
Table of International Conventions
Other Primary Sources
Other Sources
Author Index
Index

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