The 21st century ambassador : plenipotentiary to chief executive
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The 21st century ambassador : plenipotentiary to chief executive
(Oxford India paperbacks)
Oxford University Press, 2010, c2005
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"Oxford India Paperbacks 2010"--T.p. verso
Bibliography: p. [248]-251
Includes index
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This book examines the Indian diplomatic process and its key constituents. It analyses the role and relevance of ambassadors in the context of changing global relations.
Table of Contents
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- ABBREVIATIONS
- PREFACE TO THE INDIAN EDITION
- INTRODUCTION
- EVOLUTION
- THE DIPLOMATIC PROCESS AND DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
- THE CONTEXT
- GENDER ISSUES
- 1. The Transformed Plenipotentiary: Who is the Ambassador?
- Theory and Practice
- Empirical Evidence
- New Responsibilities
- Bilateral and Multilateral Envoys
- 2. Ritual and Form: Protocol and Ceremonial
- Non-Career Appointments
- The Diplomatic Corps
- Privilege and Immunity
- Operational Modalities: Duration, Channels and Withdrawal
- Personal Security
- 3. Partners and Techniques: Official Interlocutors
- Non-State Partners
- Principal Functions: Negotiation, Promotion and Outreach
- Feedback
- Management
- Servicing
- 4. The Multilateral Ambassador: Multilateral and Bilateral Work
- Form and Substance
- Methods and Goals
- Work Procedures
- Regional Diplomacy
- The Home Base
- A Downside?
- 5. The Domestic Dimension: The Home Context
- Performance Management
- Foreign Ministry Interface
- Official Partners
- Political Masters
- Non-State Agencies and Public Diplomacy
- Latitude and Innovation
- 6. Leadership in the Embassy: The Ship's Captain
- The Embassy Team
- Intelligence, Defense and Other Specialists
- Consuls-Career and Honorary
- Country Team
- Mission Size and Management
- The Spouse and Families
- The Residence and Entertainment
- 7. Human Resources: Training and Conferences
- Personal Qualities
- Professional Skills
- Language and Other Expertise
- Career Management
- The Ethical Dimension
- Rogue Ambassadors
- Reward and Sanction
- In Retirement
- 8. The Future: EU Experience
- The Entrepreneur-Ambassador
- Power and Influence
- Globalized Diplomacy
- NOTES
- SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY
- INDEX.
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