Global Diplomacy: Theories, Types, and Models - Softcover

A comprehensive textbook addressing the development and issues of contemporary statecraft,Global Diplomacy explores the theory and practice of diplomacy in the era of globalization and today’s networked world. Holmes and Rofe place diplomacy in the context of history and international relations theory, incorporate the voices of prominent scholars to explain what they have identified as the four main types” of diplomacy: political, cultural, economic, and military. By building on two current models of diplomacy, Transatlantic and European, they propose a new, third model that also considers the changing nature of the state and the growing power of other actors on the international stage in the discussion of diplomatic practice. With its three-part framework and new institutional model,Global Diplomacy gives students of international relations more tools with which to address global challenges.

Alison Holmes is International Studies Program Leader and Assistant Professor in Politics at Humboldt State University.

J. Simon Rofe is senior lecturer in Diplomatic and International Studies in the Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy at SOAS, University of London and Programme Director of the Global Diplomacy master’s program.