The 21st century ambassador : plenipotentiary to chief executive

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    • Rana, Kishan S.

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The 21st century ambassador : plenipotentiary to chief executive

Kishan S. Rana

(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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Description

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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