John Robert Kelley puts forth that modern diplomatic efforts derive not from states whose centuries-long power is loosening, but rather from a new breed of diplomats--exit the diplomacy of institutions; enter the diplomacy of individuals competing for power. Moving beyond standard concepts of "traditional" and "new" diplomacy, Agency Change illustrates how parallel, yet disparate diplomatic systems emerge--statesmen seeing power vis-a-vis non-state actors seeking solutions to problems--and examines different mutually beneficial solutions to this phenomenon. Kelley examines how different...
John Robert Kelley puts forth that modern diplomatic efforts derive not from states whose centuries-long power is loosening, but rather from a new bre...