A Study of Diplomatic Protocol and Etiquette: From Theory to Practice

ISBN-13: 9789811906862 / Angielski / Twarda / 2022

Zhou, Jiali

Opis

This book, with its focus on the study of diplomatic protocol and etiquette, collects high-quality papers written by scholars in diplomatic protocol from nine countries, including US, UK, Russia, Japan, Canada, Netherlands, India and China. As a result of in-depth international academic cooperation, it explores diplomatic protocol from three dimensions of theory, practice and country-specific and has the characteristics of internationality and nationality. From a global perspective, it is the first time that experts from so many countries work together in diplomatic protocol which makes this book present a more comprehensive and diverse overview. 

This book, as an effort made to enhance understanding among different cultures and facilitate the harmonious coexistence of people across the world, is remarkably helpful for promoting the research of diplomatic protocol and etiquette, exploring the true connotation of protocol and etiquette, and improving its practicality in realities. 

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Part I Theoretical Research

From Etiquette to Diplomatic Protocol and Etiquette: Concept Discussion and Differentiation

The Kowtow in Feudal Chinese Protocol and Its Demise

Protocol & Efficacy: Blending Rules with Imagination and Innovation

The Case Study of Deng Xiaoping’s US Visit in 1979

As a Tool of Power Games: The Implicit Function of Protocol and Etiquette

The View on Etiquette in the Globalized Era of Cultural Diversification

A Comparative Study of Chinese and American Diplomatic Protocol: From the Perspective of the Order of Precedence of National Flags

The Evolution and Development of Diplomatic Protocol and Etiquette

Part II Practical Application

Protocol Determining Success or Failure: Experiences in the Front Line of Diplomacy

Emergency Response Capacity in the Practice of Diplomatic Protocol

The Order of Precedence and Its Practice 

Solutions to the Problems Concerning the Positions of Personnel at Foreign-Related Etiquette Events

The Importance of Diplomatic Hospitality in International Relations: Aspects of Good Manners, Cultural Differences, and Protocol 

Protocol and International Meetings

A Brief Talk about Differences Between Official Multilateral Etiquette and Bilateral Etiquette 

The Development of the Belt and Road Initiative and International Communication Etiquette 

Protocol for Economic Diplomacy

Part III Country-Specific Studies

The Creation of the Protocol Style of Major-Country Diplomacy with Chinese Characteristics

Reflection on Confucian Values of Rites and Harmony

Musings on Protocol from an American Perspective and Experience

British Royal Weddings: a State Occasion or a Family Affair?

The French Protocol Department and Memorable Experiences of Working There

The Specificities of French Protocol

What Is Protocol?—Experience and Approach from a Japanese Protocol Officer

Why the World Needs Protocol: the View from Russia

The Development and Application of China’s Protocol and Etiquette in the New Era

Afterword

O autorze

Zhou Jiali, Dr. Zhou is an associate professor in the Diplomacy Department of China Foreign Affairs University (CFAU), and Vice President of Association of Image Consultant International (AICI). Her research fields include diplomatic protocol, international etiquette, personal image building, interpersonal communication, and public diplomacy. Dr. Zhou published several monographs and nearly 60 academic papers, articles and column articles. Zhou Jiali is an expert in Diplomatic Protocol and Etiquette and Personal Image Building in China.

Zhang Guobin, Senior Diplomat, Vice Chairman of the Chahar Institute, Executive Director of the China Society for Human Rights Studies, Director of the Chinese Council of the BRICS Think Tank Cooperation, former Chinese Consul General in Strasbourg (France), and Chinese Consul General in Reunion (France). He has successively served in the Department of African Affairs, the General Office, the Protocol Department, Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, and the Department of Consular Affairs (Centre for Consular Assistance and Protection). Mr. Zhang has been a member of resident representative office in Africa for 8 years and France for 11 years. He has visited more than 140 countries and accompanied national leaders to more than 30 countries. He published several monographs in diplomacy.