What diplomats do the life and work of diplomats

What do diplomats actually do? That is what this text seeks to answer by describing the various stages of a typical diplomat's career. The book follows a fictional diplomat from his application to join the national diplomatic service through different postings at home and overseas, culminating...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Barder, Brian, author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lanham, Maryland ; London, England : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers 2014.
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Sumario:What do diplomats actually do? That is what this text seeks to answer by describing the various stages of a typical diplomat's career. The book follows a fictional diplomat from his application to join the national diplomatic service through different postings at home and overseas, culminating with his appointment as ambassador and retirement. Each chapter contains case studies, based on the author's thirty years of experience as a diplomat, ambassador, and high commissioner. These illustrate key issues such as the role of the diplomat during emergency crises or working as part of a national d
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (246 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781442271630
9781442226364