Making Diplomacy Work

Paul Webster Hare teaches courses on Cuba in transition, on diplomacy, and on arms control at Boston University. A British diplomat for 30 years, Hare served overseas at the UK Representation to the EU in Brussels, Portugal, New York, and Venezuela as Deputy Head of Mission. He was head of the Foreign Office’s Non-Proliferation Department and the first project director for the UK’s presence at the Shanghai World Expo in 2010. From 2001–2004, Hare served as the British ambassador to Cuba.  He is a fellow of the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University and a member of the Brookings Institution Core Group on Cuba and has been designated a lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.  In addition, Ambassador Hare was president of the British Baseball Federation from 2000–2001.

"A superb and compelling treatment of diplomacy′s evolution as a dynamic institution. Hare provides an unvarnished look at diplomacy′s continued relevance as well as its severe challenges in a world populated by diverse actors, including governments, companies, and NGOs. An essential primer for anyone entering this ancient and noble profession."

• PrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroductionAbout the AuthorChapter 1: Diplomacy in HistoryThe Building Blocks of Modern DiplomacyDiplomacy and Collective ActionRevolutions, Wars, and the Changing WorldStates and Leaders DeclineDiplomacy and Foreign PolicySuggestions for Further ReadingChapter 2: Who Are the Diplomats and How Do They Operate?The Evolution of the Diplomatic CadreThe Use of IntelligenceProfessionals or Politicians?Diplomatic Privileges and ImmunitiesThe VCDR and VCCRWhat Is Changing In Diplomats’ Behavior?Diplomatic AsylumCase Studies… And PersonallySuggestions for Further ReadingChapter 3: The Institutions of Bilateral Diplomacy – Precedence, Protocol, Ministries, EmbassiesMinistriesThe Modern Ministries of Foreign AffairsExamples of Ministries of Foreign Affairs in ActionRoles of Embassies and ConsulatesEmbassies Losing Their Grip?How Are Embassies Staffed?New and Old TasksCompetitionThe Future of Diplomatic MissionsCase Studies – How Embassies OperateNevertheless UsefulSuggestions for Further ReadingChapter 4: The Institutions of Multilateral DiplomacyThe United NationsThe Charter of the United NationsThe Organs of the UNThe Security CouncilESOSOCInternational Court Of JusticeThe UN SecretariatDiplomats and the UNThe UN’s DevelopmentDifferent Worlds: Different UNCase Studies: The Charter And The UNSCR: The Iraq Crises of 1990-2001 and 2003Following Diplomatic and Military Success: New TasksUNSCOM and UNMOVIC SuccessConclusionSuggestions for Further ReadingChapter 5: Regional Diplomacy and the Gs. The Rise of SummitryThe Non-Aligned MovementThe European UnionSpecial CompetenciesThe EU and Domestic PoliciesThe EU Institutions: A Modern Crisis of Supranational Diplomacy?Is Accountability a Part of the EU?The EU’s Success in DiplomacyThe EU as a Diplomatic ServiceThe EU Case StudiesThe EU Case StudiesThe African UnionAseanLatin AmericaOther RegionsOther GroupsSummits and the GsInnovation from GroupsIssue GroupsSuggestions for Further ReadingChapter 6: NegotiationsFraming an IssueThe Raw Material of Diplomatic NegotiationsCultureElements Required For Success: Pre-NegotiationsMediationStrategy and ProgressCase Study: The INF Negotiation 1980-1987Continuous NegotiationCase Study: Negotiation in CubaSuggestions for Further ReadingChapter 7: Public DiplomacyPublic Diplomacy in the PastPropaganda?Public Diplomacy for Today’s WorldEffective Public DiplomacyPublic Diplomacy in PracticeConclusions and Case StudiesUnlimited IdeasSuggestions for Further ReadingChapter 8: Public Goods: Treaties and International LawTreatiesLaws, Rules, and DiplomacyWar and Its RulesThe United NationsGenocideTerrorismHuman RightsNon-Proliferation of Nuclear WeaponsClimate ChangeWorld Trade/World FinanceDiplomacy and Law: The Problem of Enforcement and ImplementationSuggestions for Further ReadingChapter 9: The New Diplomatic Agenda: The Challenges for Diplomatic ReformWhy Reform?Diplomatic PrioritiesThe New Agenda – CorruptionDecline of Sovereign StatesThe New Agenda? Diplomacy Steps UpDiplomatic ReformSovereign Wealth FundsDevelopment Assistance in the Diplomatic AgendaCase Study of the New Agenda – Nation Building in AfghanistanConclusionSuggestions for Further ReadingChapter 10: The Non-State Actors: Global Citizens and Global DiplomacyThe Globalization of Identity – The International Community?The Non-State ActorsGlobal Citizens?States and Non-States in DiplomacyBeyond States – The Non-State Advantage?The Battle Of Ideas – States v. Non-States?Common Need: Common ReformCase Study – Haiti and the Earthquake – State and Non-State, The Republic Of NGOs, The AlmsMerchantConclusionHaiti and RwandaSuggestions for Further ReadingChapter 11: The Continuing Information and Communication Revolution – Awaiting the Response of DiplomacyThe ICR and E-DiplomacyInternational ChatterThe ICR and A Shrinking WorldDiplomacy and the AppsOh – And What about Radio and Television?Global Governance of the ICRThe Positives and Negatives For Diplomacy – Communications Unlocks Potential And ProducesNew WeaponsCommunications: It’s A Small World: The Global Whistle Blower and Global ActivismConclusionSuggestions for Further ReadingChapter 12: Diplomacy in 2025Diplomacy in 1945The Reassertion of DiplomacyDiplomacy Still Valid for 2025Looking At the Future – The Issue of StovepipesComplex Issues or Inadequate Diplomacy?The Forums for DiscussionPermanent CrisesFuture CrisesIntelligent, Versatile, Resourceful: The Diplomat In 2025Suggestions for Further ReadingChapter 13: Diplomacy for the Ages15 Ideas to Raise Diplomacy’s Batting AverageFinal Thoughts