Kishan S Rana – författare

"[Kishan Rana]...is perhaps the only one to write on the craft of diplomacy. His two earlier volumes...have earned kudos from diplomatists around the world. Rana's book is a gem that combines a focus on the intricacies of the diplomatic trade with a communication skill that is rare...Anyone interested in diplomacy and foreign policy will find [this] book easy to read and a lot to benefit from." - C. Raja Mohan, "Sunday Express". "A well researched monograph reflecting much original thought about changes that have overtaken international relations, practices and application of international law in our era...Kishan Rana has woven all this into his narrative in this extremely readable, analytical book which reflects scholarship and in-depth thinking.' - S. K. Singh, former Indian Foreign Secretary. "[The author] delight[s], as well as instruct[s a] growing following [i]n diplomatic training courses throughout the world. This is a truly impressive work - fluent, lively, comprehensive...original, and above all sage. It deserves a wide readership and will without doubt get one." - G. R. Berridge, Emeritus Professor of International Politics, University of Leicester. "...Rana's best book on diplomacy."The 21st Century Ambassador" is an incisive study...The book is highly recommended to practitioners...a very stimulating contribution to the field." - Jan Mellisen, Director, Training and Education, Netherlands Institute of International Relations. The ambassador is a symbol of the foreign state and personifies international relations. He is also the object of myth, envy and frequent misreading of utility. In spite of significant lack of understanding about the role of the ambassador, few scholarly studies have addressed this issue. As the first book of its kind written by an Indian scholar-diplomat, this volume looks closely at the diplomatic process and its major constituents. Blending conceptual clarity and practical experience, Rana analyses the traditional roles of ambassadors, their relevance in the context of changing international relations, and their redefinition. Is the ambassador a political representative of his/her country or a businessman trying to market his country in a foreign location? What has happened to the traditional roles the ambassador was expected to fulfil?The preface looks at the way Indian envoys have served their country, and the evolution in their performance. Literally sprinkled with anecdotes from diplomatic lore, this engaging and incisive study will be of immense interest to political scientists, scholars of international relations and foreign policy, students of diplomacy, professional diplomats, journalists and the informed lay reader.

Churchill and India. It is a story where much is known but much remains concealed. A brilliant orator and a powerful leader, Winston Churchill stood against the tide of history. But how does postcolonial history view him? This book studies the extraordinary connection he had with India. Beginning with the early years of his career in India when he spent 22 months between 1896 and 1899 as a subaltern with the 4th Hussars, it traces his rise as a politician, his years as the Prime Minister of Great Britain during the Second World War, his profound distrust of the Indian Independence Movement, and his machinations in preserving the British Empire’s rule over India. Churchill’s failure to understand India and decolonization, and manipulation of events on the subcontinent add a different dimension to the man. His pervasive yet hidden shadow over the Indian subcontinent and his often-veiled role in the actions that led to Partition in 1947 are at the center of this study.Rich in archival sources, this book provides a fresh and holistic perspective on the final phase of the British Empire. It will be an indispensable resource to students and researchers of colonial history, imperialism, modern history, international history, Partition of India, and South Asian studies. It will also appeal to general readers interested in the history of Britain’s endgame in India.

Churchill and India. It is a story where much is known but much remains concealed. A brilliant orator and a powerful leader, Winston Churchill stood against the tide of history. But how does postcolonial history view him? This book studies the extraordinary connection he had with India. Beginning with the early years of his career in India when he spent 22 months between 1896 and 1899 as a subaltern with the 4th Hussars, it traces his rise as a politician, his years as the Prime Minister of Great Britain during the Second World War, his profound distrust of the Indian Independence Movement, and his machinations in preserving the British Empire’s rule over India. Churchill’s failure to understand India and decolonization, and manipulation of events on the subcontinent add a different dimension to the man. His pervasive yet hidden shadow over the Indian subcontinent and his often-veiled role in the actions that led to Partition in 1947 are at the center of this study.Rich in archival sources, this book provides a fresh and holistic perspective on the final phase of the British Empire. It will be an indispensable resource to students and researchers of colonial history, imperialism, modern history, international history, Partition of India, and South Asian studies. It will also appeal to general readers interested in the history of Britain’s endgame in India.

This innovative study considers why embassies today are especially relevant to the international system, examining the new representation options and global diplomacy techniques in an information age. Rana uniquely presents perspectives from developing states and analyses how embassies can improve their modes of function.

In the 21st century, new kinds of challenges resulting from interdependence among states and globalization have had a determining impact of the conduct of diplomacy. Diplomacy has become multifaceted, pluri-directional, volatile and intensive, due to the increased complexity in terms of actors, dialogues subjects, modes of communication, and plurality of objectives. This unique text, written by a leading scholar and Foreign Service expert, examines all such factors to provide the definitive guide to diplomacy as it is practiced today. With a multitude of examples from around the world, including the US, UK, EU, Africa, Asia, and Latin America, the book covers the spectrum of diplomacy practice, including regional diplomacy, diplomacy of small states, performance management, handling of decisions and crisis, use of information technology, and reform in foreign ministries. Also included are chapters on craft skills and practical exercises. 21st Century Diplomacy will be essential to anyone learning diplomacy, and will also support courses in international relations, foreign policy, and intercultural communication.