Newly Edited Diplomacy: 21st Century Series Textbooks on International Relations

Author: Li Bo
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: From the existing achievements, scholars from different countries hold varying views and perspectives on the scope and fields of diplomatic studies. It is generally believed that the scope and fields of diplomatic studies should encompass diplomatic history, diplomatic thought and theory, foreign strategies and policies, diplomatic means and techniques, and other areas. Moreover, with the progress of human society, the leapfrog development of science and technology, and changes in the international situation, diplomatic theory, practice, and technical methods will undergo corresponding changes. The fields of diplomatic studies will also become broader and cover a wider range. Considering the teaching objectives, this textbook will be guided by Marxism to concisely introduce and elucidate the fundamental principles of diplomatic studies, as well as diplomatic practice and techniques. Specific content includes the origin and historical evolution of diplomacy, the basic principles, rules, and conventions of contemporary diplomacy, diplomatic institutions, the methods and types of contemporary diplomacy, diplomatic negotiations and bargaining, international organizations, international conferences and treaties, the training of diplomatic personnel, diplomatic etiquette, and the relationship between modern diplomacy and various other fields. It will also focus on China's diplomatic thought, theory, practice, and distinctive characteristics.