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1 online resource (xvii, 259 pages) : illustrations |
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Part I. Should the Public Participate?: 1. Debating the Public's Role in Foreign Policy / James Headley and Jo-Anise van Wyk; 2. Does the Public want to Participate? / James Headley and Andreas Reitzig -- Part II. Public Participation in Comparative Perspective: 3. American Public Opinion and Foreign Policy After September 11: The Iraq War / Ole R. Holsti; 4. Public Participation in Post-Apartheid South African Foreign Policy / Jo-Anise van Wyk -- Part III. Participatory Channels in Contemporary Society: 5. Peace and Disarmament Activism / Kate Dewes; 6. 'Being a Good Neighbour': New Zealand and Track Two Diplomacy in Southeast Asia / Andrew Butcher; 7. Public Input into Free Trade Negotiations: The New Zealand-China FTA / Matt Crawford, Alasdair Thompson ad Peter Conway -- Part IV. Voices of Minorities: 8. Rights and Sovereignty of Indigenous Peoples: Implications for Foreign Policy / Maria Bargh; 9. Public Opinion in the Development of Foreign Policy in French Pacific Territories: The Example of New Caledonia / Cameron Diver; 10. Pacific Islands Diaspora Groups and Foreign Policy / Alumita L. Durutalo -- Conclusion: Some Reflections on Public Participation in Foreign Policy / James Headley and Joe Burton |
| Summary |
From American involvement in Iraq to post-apartheid South Africa, the issue of public participation in foreign policy has gained considerable prominence in the last decade. The recent WikiLeaks campaign has brought the issue to the forefront of public opinion by dispelling the veil of secrecy behind which politics once hid. The public is becoming increasingly immersed in the political landscape, and widespread opposition to both the war in Iraq and the financial cuts suggests that the people are rediscovering their political voice. Bringing together a range of opinions from academia, government, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, trade unions and business, this book raises potent questions about the role of the public in shaping foreign policy. It explores the breakdown of the boundaries between the public domain and the government and argues that there is a still a long way to go before public opinion will have the power to alter foreign policy |
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"Experts from academia, governments, think tanks, NGOs, trade unions, and businesses investigate whether the public should play a greater role in foreign policy making by analyzing their current role in the Iraq war (USA), Post-Apartheid (South Africa), trade relations with China (New Zealand) and other cases"-- Provided by publisher |
| Notes |
Title from title screen (viewed on September 10, 2012) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
International relations -- Public opinion -- Case studies
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International relations -- Decision making -- Citizen participation -- Case studies
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Political participation -- Case studies
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International relations.
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Public opinion & polls.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Freedom & Security -- International Security.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Policy -- General.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- International Relations -- Diplomacy.
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Politics and Government.
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International relations -- Public opinion
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Political participation
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Case studies
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Headley, James, 1970-
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Reitzig, Andreas, 1981-
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Burton, Joe, 1977-
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| ISBN |
9780230367180 |
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0230367186 |
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