Jr. In this entertaining and informative collection, career diplomat Chas. Freeman brings together keen observations, witty insights, shrewd advice and classic words of wisdom on the art and practice of diplomacy. In so doing, this wide-ranging compendium draws on many cultures, ancient and modern. This revised edition adds about eighty new entries to the text. Jr. In this comprehensive treatment, distinguished diplomat Chas.
Freeman describes the fundamental principles of the art of statecraft and the craft of diplomacy.
The book draws on the author's years of experience as a practicing diplomat but also his extensive reading of the histories of ancient India, China, Greece, Rome, Byzantium and the Islamic world as well as modern Europe, Asia and the Americas. Among numerous other subjects, the book addresses the role of intelligence, political actions, cultural influence, economic measures and military power, as well as diplomatic strategy and tactics, negotiation and the tasks and skills of diplomacy. A former democratic nominee for president looks at the topic of ending world hunger, presenting a proposal touted to be the realistic plan that will end it forever. Steps in the plan include implementing a worldwide school lunch program, the establishment of global food reserves by the United Nations, and other global outreach ideas.