Multilateral Conferences And Diplomatic Negotiations

The book examines the crucial role of multilateral conferences as negotiation fora for creation and advancement of sustainable international relations and that of diplomatic negotiations as means of reaching agreement. It offers a synopsis of the exciting and constantly evolving world of diplomatic negotiations and multilateral conferences with particular emphasis on the United Nations (UN), the World Trade Organizations (WTO) and the European Union (EU).The book questions the suitability of the institutions established in the wake of World War II and their ability to adapt and provide the negotiation mechanisms required to face current globalized world challenges. It pleas for efficient multilateral conferences and successful diplomatic negotiations, arguing that both are feasible by means of adequate application of internationally-established rules, mechanisms, methods and instruments. The book builds on the author's expertise as negotiator and chairman in the UN, the WTO and the EU context. Through practical contents, account and analysis, rich bibliographies consulted and numerous citations, this book aspires to be a worthy contribution to the core literature.It is intended for both specialized and non-specialized audiences, being a reference for professionals - State and non-State actors - engaged in negotiating at multilateral level and involved in international conferences. It is also a useful resource for anyone interested in the current global world affairs and their implications for domestic constituencies.

How can a delegation to a conference get its initiative adopted, or another delegation's proposal rejected? How is a conference delegation composed? What is a permanent mission? What effect can an inefficient conference president have? In which way can secretariats of international organizations influence the results of international conferences? The answers to these questions can be found in Johan Kaufmann's path-breaking Conference Diplomacy , originally published in 1968. Conference Diplomacy will be useful to junior and senior diplomats, and to international civil servants. It has found, and will increasingly find, a place in courses on international relations, on negotiations techniques and in teaching for the diplomatic career.

From the UN Security Council and the European Union's Council of Ministers to obscure committees on food labelling or the scheduling of World Fairs, several thousand multilateral conferences are held each year. Why do governments deploy so much effort in these activities? What goes on behind the scenes at these meetings? How are their outcomes determined and what are the real-world consequences? Ronald A. Walker reveals the inner workings of such conferences, the result-oriented strategies that are pursued behind a façade of formal ritual and their impact on the behaviour of sovereign states.

As the world confronts new and ongoing challenges of globalization, international terrorism and an array of other global issues, the United Nations and its key attribute-multilateral diplomacy-are more important now than ever before. With new and updated essays that detail the experiences of a diverse group of practitioners and scholars who work in the field of diplomacy, this new edition covers in even greater breadth and depth the quintessential characteristics of multilateral diplomacy as it is conducted within the United Nations framework. Multilateral Diplomacy and the United Nations Today provides valuable insights from a variety of perspectives on how diplomacy is practiced, making it essential reading for aspiring diplomats, international business leaders, and students of all levels. The contributors to this volume bring a depth and breadth of knowledge and experience to the examination of five areas of multilateral diplomacy: UN diplomacy, crisis diplomacy, international economic diplomacy, UN summits and "citizen diplomats," and non-governmental diplomacy. A thorough revision: of the 24 chapters, eight are new to this edition, and all the others are updated. Includes a diverse range of contributors: veteran diplomats, respected scholars, non-governmental activists. Relevant, timely discussion topics related to the UN. An important supplemental text to any course on the UN, contemporary international relations, diplomacy, and international organizations.

This book examines some of the main theories of international relations through a single major historical turning point: the end of the Cold War. It deals with the tension between established international relations theories & the actual course of international politics, thus providing a critical assessment of some of the main theories. This book is of interest to scholars in the field of international affairs & related areas.