Diplomacy in East Asia

Week 1 - Introduction

1.      Introduction

Introductory class, in the first section we will cover the syllabus and the background to the class and to the requirements for the class. In the second section of the class, we will discuss the terminology, theory and history of diplomacy.

1.1.    The Class will cover issues such as

o   The theory of Diplomacy

o   History of Diplomacy

1.2.   Required Reading

o     Roberts, Walter R. „The Evolution of Diplomacy". Mediterranean Quarterly 17, n. 3 (2006): 55–64. https://doi.org/10.1215/10474552-2006-015.

1.3.   Suggested Reading

o     Kelley, John Robert. „The New Diplomacy: Evolution of a Revolution". Diplomacy & Statecraft 21, n. 2 (2010): 286–305. https://doi.org/10.1080/09592296.2010.482474.