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Essence of Diplomacy explores the essential, timeless features of diplomacy, drawing on the historical record of over three millennia. In their effort at making international relations (IR) theory relevant to diplomacy, and diplomacy relevant to IR theory, the authors identify three essential dimensions of diplomacy: communication, representation and the reproduction of international society.

Contents Introduction

PART 1: THE STUDY OF DIPLOMACY
Extant Studies
Why is Diplomacy Marginalized in International Relations?
The Turn to History and the Return of Diplomacy

PART 2: ANALYTICAL FRAMEWORK
Diplomacy as an Institution
Toward a Historical Sociology of Diplomacy
Mediating Universalism and Particularism
Building Blocks of Theory

PART 3: INSTITUTIONALIZATION AND RITUALIZATION
Institutionalization
Ritualization
Shared Symbols and Preferences: Diplomatic Protocol
Reciprocity, Precedence and Diplomatic Immunity
Diplomatic Ranks

PART 4: COMMUNICATION
Language
Gathering Information
Transmitting Information: Diplomatic Signaling
Negotiation
Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
Public and Private Communication
Technological Development
Concluding Remarks

PART 5: DIPLOMATIC REPRESENTATION
Behaviour: Acting for Others
Status: Standing for Others
Concluding Remarks

PART 6: THE REPRODUCTION OF INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY
Reproduction of Pre-Modern International Societies
Reproduction of the Modern Society of States
Concluding Remarks

PART 7: DIPLOMACY AND CHANGING POLITIES
Philip, Alexander and the Greek Community
Religious vs. Secular Polities in the Middle Ages
The European Union
Concluding Remarks

Conclusions

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