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Author Rana, Kishan S., author.

Title The contemporary embassy : paths to diplomatic excellence / Kishan S. Rana
Published [Basingstoke] : Palgrave Pivot, 2013

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Contents The Context -- Old & New -- Domestic Arena -- Operation: Managing Amidst Complexity -- 5. Representation Formats -- The Future
Summary Today's embassy blends tradition and change. It accommodates multiple state and non-state actors who jostle on the international stage. This innovative study considers why embassies today are especially relevant to the international system, examining the new representation options and global diplomacy techniques in an information age. Located at the cutting edge of sustaining relations with foreign countries, the embassy plays an expanded role of in bilateral, regional and multilateral affairs, as a promoter of national interests. As foreign ministries and diplomatic networks are expected to deliver more whilst material and human resources in public services are shrinking, this text addresses how embassies can improve their functioning, working in an enlightened, empowered and effective manner
Notes Online resource; title from title details screen (Palgrave Connect, viewed September 16, 2013)
Subject Diplomatic and consular service.
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Government -- International.
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- International Relations -- General.
Diplomatic and consular service
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781137340832
1137340835