Diplomacy

G.R. BERRIDGE is Professor of International Politics at the University of Leicester, and was General Editor of the Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Diplomacy series until 2002. Among his most recent books are International Politics (3rd edition) and with Alan James, A Dictionary of Diplomacy. He is a member of the Royal Institute of International Affairs.

• Preface to the First Edition Preface to the Second [printed] Edition Preface to the Third Edition List of Abbreviations Introduction The Ministry of Foreign Affairs PART I: THE ART OF NEGOTIATION Introduction Prenegotiations 'Around-the-Table' Negotiations Diplomatic Momentum Packaging Agreements PART II: THE MODES OF DIPLOMACY Introduction Telecommunications Bilateral Diplomacy: Conventional Bilateral Diplomacy: Unconventional Multilateral Diplomacy Summitry Mediation Conclusions References Index