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In this comprehensive treatment, distinguished diplomat Chas Freeman describes the fundamental principles of the art of statecraft and the craft of diplomacy. The book draws on the author's years of experience as a practicing diplomat but also his extensive reading of the histories of ancient India, China, Greece, Rome, Byzantium, and the Islamic world as well as modern Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Among numerous other subjects, the book addresses the role of intelligence, political actions, cultural influence, economic measures, and military power, as well as diplomatic strategy and tactics, negotiation, and the tasks and skills of diplomacy.
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    6.25 x 0.5 x 9.25 inches
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    1878379658
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"Freeman has written a beautiful treatise on the tools of diplomacy." -- Foreign Service Journal

"Seminal because it goes to the heart of diplomacy and international negotiations and necessary because it provides an essential update to the few existing classical works on the subject. A thought-provoking manual for the professional diplomat as well as a guidebook for the student of diplomacy--or even the casual reader interested in current international topics." -- Parameters

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Chas. W. Freeman, Jr., has been a career officer in the U.S. Foreign Service, ambassador to Saudi Arabia during the Persian Gulf War, and assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs. He was a fellow at the United States Institute of Peace in 1994-95 and is the author of Arts of Power: Statecraft and Diplomacy (USIP Press) and Diplomat's Dictionary (USIP Press).

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ United States Inst of Peace Pr; 58157th edition (July 1, 1997)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 174 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1878379658
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1878379658
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 0.5 x 9.25 inches
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Superb articulation by an experienced and reflective diplomat of why statecraft and diplomacy is a crucial element of national power and why its role is essential in the search for a peaceful international order. The insight into the role of the diplomat and the measures employed in statecraft to resolve disputes is an important element in the understanding of today's world conflicts and anyone interested in the resolution of these conflicts and the activities of our national diplomats should read this book. The advantages inherent in the conduct of international diplomacy shows why the nuclear arms treaty with Iran is essential to the prospects of peace in the middle east. I wish I had been able to read this book as an undergraduate as the information contained within is also applicable to many aspects of living. Every citizen should read this book.
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Disregard the bad reviewers, they have no idea what they're talking about. This book is an absolute gold mine...IF you have the eyes to see it. It will give you the keys to the kingdom!
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I use this book in my Ethics course, to help students understand office politics. If my students don't understand office politics and how to maneuver, they might be drawn into unethical behavior. The book is also important for new faculty members who want to get along, while honoring other faculty members.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging and concise introduction to Diplomacy
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This book is a excellent introduction for people into diplomacy and statecraft. In its brief pages, you learn all the definitions, such as the functions of a embassy or a consulate, the way to conduct state relations, the skills for diplomacy, a topic about Intelligence and much more.

Now I understand why sometimes an ambassador is call for consultation!
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Very interesting, but really a dictionary that assumes alot of foreign policy knowlege. I bought this is the hopes that it would be a great intro to foreign policy book and was dissappointed. Nonetheless, it will make a good reference book.
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If you've taken any class in international relations, you already know everything that is in this book and more. The prose is hardly readable and often sounds like definitions straight out of the dictionary. You would think that someone who spent a career in the foreign service would spend ample time recounting his experience in the practical aspects of diplomacy. I was expecting insight into the "real-world" of diplomacy, but all I got was a headache from reading his terrible writing.
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