World Foreign Affairs Dictionary (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Qian Qichen, Editor-in-Chief, Editorial Committee of the Great Dictionary of World Foreign Languages
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Publishing Date: 2005-03-01
Features: This book contains over 13,900 entries and nearly 8 million words. It covers the foreign relations of countries worldwide from ancient times to the present, including five major categories: general foreign relations, country-specific foreign relations, multilateral diplomacy, foreign affairs professional knowledge, international law, and international treaties. It encompasses various aspects such as foreign relations theory, foreign policy, general country-specific foreign relations, foreign relations events, documents, figures, institutions, international organizations, international conferences, hot issues of international security, international disarmament, international trade, international finance, human rights issues, and social issues.
The Great Dictionary of World Foreign Relations is currently China's largest foreign relations reference book. The compilation process spanned over a decade, with continuous revisions, meticulous editing, and careful design to ensure perfection. The authors who contributed to the dictionary come from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Commerce, the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the Institute of International Studies of China, relevant universities, and other research institutions. This guarantees the authority of the dictionary's content and makes it highly valuable for use.
The Great Dictionary of World Foreign Relations emphasizes political, scientific, and knowledge-based content, reflecting all aspects of world diplomacy. It serves as an essential reference for diplomats, foreign affairs workers, researchers of international issues, and a broad readership interested in foreign relations. The book is divided into two volumes, covering all aspects of foreign relations worldwide, with over 14,000 entries, over 8 million words, and over 1,000 charts and tables. It is organized into five parts: general foreign relations, country-specific foreign relations, multilateral diplomacy, foreign affairs professional knowledge, and international law and international treaties. Chronologically, it focuses on modern diplomacy, particularly post-war international relations. It is a comprehensive and high-quality encyclopedic dictionary that provides a thorough understanding of the history of foreign relations, a profound grasp of the realities of diplomacy, and a correct perspective on the future of foreign affairs.