Secret Diplomacy: How Far Can It Be Eliminated?
Secret Diplomacy: How Far Can It Be Eliminated?

Author: Paul S. Reinsch

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2021-11-05

Total Pages: 149

ISBN-13:

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This is a book on modern politics. In this book, the author is trying to find answers to how secret diplomacy can be eliminated and raises the following questions: Is secret diplomacy the evil spirit of modern politics? Is it the force that keeps nations in a state of potential hostility and does not allow a feeling of confidence and wholehearted cooperation to grow up? Or is it only a trade device, a clever method of surrounding with an aura of importance the doings of the diplomats, a race of men of average wisdom and intelligence who traditionally have valued the prestige of dealing with "secret affairs of state"? Or is it something less romantic than either of these—merely the survival from a more barbarous age of instincts of secretiveness and chicane acquired at a time when self-defense was the necessity of every hour?

Secret Diplomacy
Secret Diplomacy

Author: Corneliu Bjola

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-04-14

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 1317330919

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This volume investigates secret diplomacy with the aim of understanding its role in shaping foreign policy. Recent events, including covert intelligence gathering operations, accusations of spying, and the leaking of sensitive government documents, have demonstrated that secrecy endures as a crucial, yet overlooked, aspect of international diplomacy. The book brings together different research programmes and views on secret diplomacy and integrates them into a coherent analytical framework, thereby filling an important gap in the literature. The aim is to stimulate, generate and direct the further development of theoretical understandings of secret diplomacy by highlighting ‘gaps’ in existing bodies of knowledge. To this end, the volume is structured around three distinct themes: concepts, contexts and cases. The first section elaborates on the different meanings and manifestations of the concept; the second part examines basic contexts that underpin the practice of secret diplomacy; while the third section presents a series of empirical cases of particular relevance for contemporary diplomatic practice. While the fundamental conditions diplomacy seeks to overcome – alienation, estrangement and separation – are imbued with distrust and secrecy, this volume highlights that, if anything, secret diplomacy is a vital, if misunderstood and unfairly criticised, aspect of diplomacy. This book will be of much interest to students of diplomacy, intelligence studies, foreign policy and IR in general.

An American Diplomat in China
An American Diplomat in China

Author: Paul S. Reinsch

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-12-16

Total Pages: 431

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An American Diplomat in China by Paul S. Reinsch is a meticulously researched account of Reinsch's experiences as a diplomat in China during a crucial period in history. The book provides a unique insight into the political climate of early 20th-century China, offering valuable observations on the interactions between foreign diplomats and Chinese officials. Reinsch's writing style is clear and concise, making this book a compelling read for both scholars and general readers interested in diplomatic history and international relations. As a firsthand account of a pivotal time in Sino-American relations, An American Diplomat in China serves as an important primary source for understanding the complexities of diplomatic negotiations and cultural exchanges in that era. Readers will appreciate the depth of Reinsch's insights and his ability to navigate the intricate world of international diplomacy with diplomacy and tact.