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Diplomatic Handbook: 8th Edition
Author(s): Ralph Feltham (Author)
- Publisher: Martinus Nijhoff
- Publication Date: 14 Oct. 2004
- Edition: 8th
- Language: English
- Print length: 200 pages
- ISBN-10: 9004141421
- ISBN-13: 9789004141421
Book Description
Diplomatic Handbook aims to provide a concise but comprehensive source of relevant information for those who are embarking on an international and, particularly, a diplomatic career. It is also useful for civil servants who are required to attend multilateral conferences on a wide range of subjects and for those interested in the mechanisms of international relations. Coverage includes: – the establishment and conduct of diplomatic relations – the organisation and functions of a Ministry of Foreign Affairs and of a diplomatic mission – protocol and procedure – diplomatic privileges and immunities – consular officers and consular posts – the European Union, NATO, the United Nations and other international organisations – key elements of international law – conference practice and procedure – information, misinformation, disinformation, and media presentation skills – glossary of diplomatic, consular and economic terms This new edition has been up-dated to take account of the major political, economic, social and technological changes which have taken place since the latest edition was published in 1998.
