Series: Key Studies in Diplomacy

The Diplomacy of Decolonisation reinterprets the role of the UN during the Congo crisis from 1960 to 1964, presenting a multidimensional view of the organisation. Through an examination of the Anglo-American relationship, the book reveals how the UN helped position this event as a lightning rod in debates about how decolonisation interacted with the Cold War. By examining the ways...

During the first half of the twentieth century, world politics was reshaped in pursuit of a new international order. The ideological foundations of the 'new diplomacy' and its fate during the interwar period are well known. Instruments of International Order instead examines the practices of internationalism and diplomacy from the First Hague Conference of 1899 to the aftermath of the...

Rapid systemic change within and across nations disrupts traditional identity formation processes, and how identity groups manage their differences. Fragmentation—a breakdown at many levels along many divides—is the consequence of a world now comprised of multiple identity groups making maximalist claims on their governments and each other. At an international level, a new tripolar imperialism is in evidence. Globalisation is...

Human Rights and Humanitarian Diplomacy provides an up-to-date and accessible overview of the field, serving as a practical guide for those seeking to engage in human rights work. Pease argues that while human rights are internationally recognised, significant disagreements exist regarding their definition, priority, and implementation. Through the use of human rights diplomacy, these differences can be bridged, enabling a...