Type of Credit: Elective
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Number of Students
The course will concentrate on practical aspects of versatile diplomacy in a diverse global world embedded in contemporary mega-foreign affairs with reference to modern foreign policy and international security.
能力項目說明
The course objectives are to provide students with operative and practical diplomatic knowledge and understanding of mega-foreign affairs as an applied theory and their interrelation with international security.
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1 (2/19/2024) |
International Relations discipline and Versatile Diplomacy |
Dougherty James e., Pfaltzgraff Jr. Robert L. (2001), Contending Theories of International Relations, 5th. Edition, Longman, New York, U.S.A., pp: 1-25, 616-637, 644-646 Griffiths, Martin (2007), Worldviews and IR theory: Conquest of Coexistence? In International Relations Theory for the Twenty-First Century, London, UK, Routledge. pp: 1-9 Heywood Andrew (2011), Global Politics, Palgrave Foundations, N.Y. USA, pp: 111-128 Mansbach, W. Richard and Kirsten L. Rafferty (2008) Introduction to Global Politics, Routledge, N.Y. USA, pp: 345-349 Walt, M. Stephen (2018), America's IR Schools are Broken, Foreign Policy (FP), F. P. group, Washington D.C. USA. |
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2 (2/26/2024) |
Foreign Policy and diplomatic Road Map |
Carlsnaes, Walter (2002), Foreign Policy, Sage Publication: (see link attachments) Hermann, F. Charles. (1990) 'Changing Course: When Governments Choose to Redirect Foreign Policy', International Studies Quarterly, (34), pp. 3-21 Hermann, G. Margaret and Hermann, F. Charles (1989) 'Who Makes Foreign Policy Decisions and How: An Empirical Inquiry', International Studies Quarterly, (33), pp. 361-367 Hudson M. Valerie (2016), The History and evolution of Foreign Policy Analysis In S. Smith, A. Hadfield, & T. Dunne, Foreign Policy, Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press. pp: 13-34 Leira, Halvard (2019), The Emergence of Foreign Policy, International Studies Quaterly (63) pp: 187-198 Mintz, A., & DeRouen, K. J. (2010). Understanding Foriegn Policy Decision Making. New York: Cambridge University Press. Rosenau, J. (1971), Scientific Study of Foreign Policy. London and Basingstoke: Macmillan & co, pp: 78-84
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3 (3/4/2024) |
Classic Diplomacy, New Diplomacy, Modern Diplomacy, and Versatile Diplomacy |
Barston, R. P. (2019), Modern Diplomacy, Oxon, UK, Routledge. pp: 95-109 Berridge G. R. (2002) Diplomacy; Theory and Practice, Palgrave publishers, U.K. pp: 105-130, 168-206 Eben Abba, (1983), The New Diplomacy, Random House, UK. Gerberg I. (2020, Spring). Bioterrorism as a National Security Threat: A suggested model. Line of Defence, New Zealand, pp. 44-45. (See link). Feltham, R. G. (1998), Diplomatic Handbook, Longman, New York, USA, PP: 124-155, 161-175. Holsti, K.J. (1992), The Instruments of Policy: Diplomatic Bargaining: A Framework for Analysis, In International Politics, N.J. Prentice Hall. pp: 132-156 Nicolson, H. (1939). Diplomacy: (see link attachment). White, Brian. (1998), Diplomacy, In J. Baylis, & Smith, Eds., The Globalization of World Politics. Oxford, Oxford University Press, pp: 249-262. |
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4 (3/11/2024) |
Tenable Mega Foreign Affairs Embedded in Diplomacy |
Baldwin, A. D. (1997), The Concept of Security, Review of International Studies (23) pp: 5-26. Baylis, J. (1998), International Security in the Post-Cold War Era. In J. Baylis, & S. Smith, Eds., The Globalization of World Politics, Oxford, Oxford University Press, pp: 193-211 Dougherty James e., Pfaltzgraff Jr. Robert L. (2001), Contending Theories of International Relations, 5th. Edition, Longman, New York, U.S.A., pp: 636-641 Gerberg, Itzhak. (2019, Spring). Operativ Diplomacy as a Force for Countering Terrorism. Line of Defence, New Zealand, pp. 32-34. Morgenthau, H. J. (1967). Among Nations: The Struggle for Power and Peace / Political Power and Diplomacy. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, pp: 28-29, 519-529. Schmidt, B. C. (2016). The Primacy of National Seurity. In S. Smith, A. Hadfield, & T. Dunne, Foreign Policy, Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press. pp: 206-221 (see link attachment). |
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5 (3/18/2024) |
Multilateral and International Conference Diplomacy |
Barston, R. P. (2019), Modern Diplomacy, Oxon, UK, Routledge. pp: 119-158, 237-252 Berridge G. R. (2002), Diplomacy; Theory and Practice, Palgrave, U.K. pp: 179-214 Heywood Andrew (2011), Global Politics, Palgrave Foundations, N.Y. USA, pp: 432-453 Kaufmann, J. (1996), Conference Diplomacy London: Macmillan Press Ltd.
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6 (3/25/2024) |
Public Diplomacy |
Berridge G. R. (2022), Diplomacy; Theory and Practice, Palgrave, Switzerland, pp: 215-228 Byrne, C. (2016), Public Diplomacy, In S. Smith, A. Hadfield, & T. Dunne, Foreign Policy, Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press. pp:168-185 Nelson, R & F. Izadi (2009), Ethics and Social Issues in Public Diplomacy in N. Snow & P. M. Taylor, Eds., Public Diplomacy, New York, Routledge Int. Handbooks, pp: 334-351 Szondi, G. (2009), Central and Eastern European Public Diplomacy in N. Snow & P. M. Taylor, Eds., Public Diplomacy, New York, Routledge Int. Handbooks, pp: 292-313 |
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7 (4/1/2024) |
Economic Diplomacy |
Barston, R. P. (2019), Modern Diplomacy, Oxon, UK, Routledge. pp: 21-22, 172-182, 213-236 Mastandunom, M. (2016), Economic Statecraft In S. Smith, A. Hadfield, & T. Dunne, Foreign Policy, Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press. pp: 222-241 (See link attachment)
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8 (4/8/2024) |
Consular Affairs and Special Missions |
Berridge G. R. (2022), Diplomacy; Theory and Practice, Palgrave, Switzerland, pp: 141-157, 229-259 Maaike O. H. (2011), Changes in Consular Assistance and the Emergence of Consular Diplomacy, In A. M. Fernandez and Jan Melissen, Consular Affairs and Diplomacy, Martinus Nijhoff Publishers, U.S, pp:21-42. (See link attachment)
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9 (4/15/2024) |
Digital Diplomacy (E-Diplomacy) / Cyber Diplomacy |
Barston, R. P. (2019), Modern Diplomacy, Oxon, UK, Routledge. pp: 15-18, 159-171 Robinson, P. (2016). The Role of Media and Public Opinion. In S. Smith, A. Hadfield, & T. Dunne, Foriegn Policy - Theories, actors, cases. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Pp: 186-205.
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Mid-term Exam week, no midterm exam |
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10 (4/22/2024) |
Diplomatic Negotiation / Mediation |
Barston, R. P. (2019), Modern Diplomacy, Oxon, UK, Routledge. pp: 53-94, 320-333 Berridge G. R. (2022), Diplomacy; Theory and Practice, Palgrave, Switzerland, pp: 23-97, 261-276. Cohen, Raymond, (1997), Negotiating Across Cultures, US Institute of Peace Process, Washington D.C., pp: 215-228 Christer Jonsonn, (2002), Diplomacy, Bargaining and Negotiation, pp: 281-309 (See link attachment) Mansbach, W. Richard and Kirsten L. Rafferty (2008) Introduction to Global Politics, Routledge, N.Y. USA, pp: 363-365 |
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11 (4/29/2024) |
Diplomatic Planning |
Bloomfield P. Lincoln, (1978), Planning Foreign Policy: Can it be Done? Political Science Quarterly
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12 (5/6/2024) |
Diplomatic Handbook: Diplomatic Code / Diplomatic Protocol / Diplomatic Correspondence / Diplomatic Reporting |
Barston, R. P. (2019), Modern Diplomacy, Oxon, UK, Routledge. pp: 349-453 Feltham, R. G. (1998), Diplomatic Handbook, Longman, New York, USA, PP: 27-58 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, (1961) Wood John and Jean Serres (1970), Diplomats, In Diplomatic Ceremonial and Protocol, Colombia University Press, N.Y., pp: 23-38
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13 (5/13/2024) |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diplomatic Missions |
Barston, R. P. (2019), Modern Diplomacy, Oxon, UK, Routledge. pp: 14-21 Berridge G. R. (2022), Diplomacy; Theory and Practice, Palgrave, Switzerland, pp: 1-19, 99-124, 141-178, 229-259, Feltham, R. G. (1998), Diplomatic Handbook, Longman, New York, USA, pp: 10-25 Freeman W. Chas Jr. (1997), Arts of Power: Statecraft and Diplomacy, United States Institute of Peace Process, Washington DC. USA. pp: 93-98
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14 (5/20/2024) |
The Ideal Diplomat |
Blackwill R. D. (October, 2013), Ideal Qualities of a Successful Diplomat (See link) Fletcher T. & O. Al Bitar (February, 2017) What Makes a Good Diplomat? (See link) McDonald W. John, (1994) How to Be A Delegate: International Conference Diplomacy, The Institute for Multi-Track Diplomacy, Washington, D.C.
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15 (5/27/2024) |
Quiet / Backstage / Secret Diplomacy |
Barston, R. P. (2019), Modern Diplomacy, Oxon, UK, Routledge. pp: 11-12, 109-110 Berridge G. R. (2022), Diplomacy; Theory and Practice, Palgrave, Switzerland, pp: 159-178 Klieman, S. Aaron. (1988) Statecraft in the Dark: Israel's Practice of Quiet Diplomacy, Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies, Tel Aviv University, The Jerusalem Post Westview Press, Jerusalem, Israel. pp: 8-17, 24-32, 39-74 |
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16 (6/3/2024) |
Diplomatic Analysis |
Brecher, M. (1972). The Foreign Policy System of Israel. London, Oxford University Press, pp: 1-20. Davis, J. (2004), Defining the Analytic Mission: Facts, Findings, Forecasts, and Fortunetelling, in Intelligence and the National Security Strategist: Enduring Issues and Challenges eds. Roger Z. George and Robert D. Kline, Sherman Kent Centre, Washington D.C. pp: 295-301 Gerberg I. (2010), India-Israel Relations: Strategic Interests, Politics and Diplomatic Pragmatism, Israel National Defense College, IDF / Reuven Chaikin Chair, University of Haifa Freeman W. Chas Jr. (1997), Arts of Power: Statecraft and Diplomacy, United States Institute of Peace Process, Washington DC. USA. pp: 125-128. |
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17 (6/10/2024) |
Dragon Boat Festival |
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18 (6/17/2024) |
Obstructive / Counter Diplomacy |
Barston, R. P. (2019), Modern Diplomacy, Oxon, UK, Routledge. pp: 4-5, 48-50, 111-113 Benjamin Daniel, (2010), Confronting a Resilient al-Qaeda: The united States Strategic Response, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, USA, pp:1-7 Gerberg, I. (2019, Spring). Operative Diplomacy as a Force for Countering Terrorism. Line of Defence, N.Z. pp. 32-34. (See link) Heywood Andrew (2011), Global Politics, Palgrave Foundations, N.Y. USA, pp: 282-302 Malkin Lawrence and Yuval Elizur, (2002), Terrorism's Money Trail, in World Policy Journal, Vol. XIX, no. 1 (spring 2002). pp: 60-70
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Final Exam week – Hand out final paper assignment |
Diplomatic Assessment (final paper)
Syllabus reading reflections
Class activity
***This course is not related to the use of AI.***
Ch. 2 - https://www.academia.edu/6513137/Handbook_of_International_Relations Ch 3 - https://defsec.net.nz/2020/09/02/line-of-defence-magazine-spring-2020/ https://www.ucg.ac.me/skladiste/blog_10142/objava_10924/fajlovi/Nicolson,%20The%20Ideal%20Diplomatist.pdf Ch. 4 - https://global.oup.com/uk/orc/politics/foreign/smith_foreign3e/chapters/ch11 Ch. 7 – https://global.oup.com/uk/orc/politics/foreign/smith_foreign3e/chapters/ch12 Ch. 8 - https://books.google.co.il/books?redir_esc=y&hl=iw&id=2rRbATH7L7QC&q Ch. 10 - https://www.academia.edu/6513137/Handbook_of_International_Relations Ch. 11 - http://media.elliott.gwu.edu/media/challenges-long-term-planning-us-foreign-policy Ch. 14 - https://www.belfercenter.org/publication/ideal-qualities-successful-diplomat https://www.agda.ac.ae/docs/default-source/Publications/edareflectiongooddiplomatenglish.pdf?sfvrsn=2 Ch. 18 - https://defsec.net.nz/2019/10/24/spring-2019/