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Meditations on Diplomacy

Meditations on Diplomacy

Meditations on Diplomacy

Stephen Chan

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E-International Relations
Año de edición:
2017
Materia
Historia
ISBN:
9781910814338
Páginas:
512
Encuadernación:
Rústica
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Diplomacy is an evolving practice in terms of historical circumstance and changing national interests. History and interests do not always coincide. This book explores in brief, pungent case examples, the challenges diplomacy faces today as actors seek to change history and undermine interests.

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