What diplomats do the life and work of diplomats

This text describes all aspects of the life of a diplomat through various stages of a typical career. Though following a fictional diplomat, each chapter contains case studies based on the author's thirty years of experience as a diplomat, ambassador, and high commissioner that illustrate key i...

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Main Author: Barder, Brian 1934-
Format: Book
Language:English
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Table of Contents:
  • 1: Introduction
  • Chapter 2: The Candidate for a Diplomatic Career
  • Chapter 3: Arrival at a New Post
  • Chapter 4: Life in the Embassy
  • Chapter 5: Life Overseas
  • Chapter 6: Multilateral Diplomacy
  • Chapter 7: Diplomacy in a Hostile Country
  • Chapter 8: Dealing with Foreigners
  • Chapter 9: Dealing with the Foreign Ministry from Abroad
  • Chapter 10: Entertaining and Being Entertained
  • Chapter 11: Serving in the FCO at Home
  • Chapter 12: A Dog's Life for the Spouse and the Kids?
  • Chapter 13: Consular and Commercial Activities
  • Chapter 14: Looking Back: Reflections on the Diplomatic Career