City diplomacy : an introduction / Antonios M. Karvounis.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Karvounis, Antonios, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Diplomacy.

Cities and towns--Political aspects.

Cities and towns.

Cities and towns--International cooperation.

Urban economics.

Urban ecology (Biology).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (132 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2025

Summary:

This book examines the theoretical, historical, and practical dimensions of how a city operates internationally. It explores the various approaches of the contentious term 'city diplomacy', its impact and follows examples throughout history.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Contents

Introduction

Why This Topic?

The Aim of the Book

The Structure of the Book

PART I: The Framework of City Diplomacy

1. Paradiplomacy

1.1. Introduction

1.2. The Historical Path of the Paradiplomatic Studies

1.3. Concept, Forms, and Goals of Paradiplomacy

1.4. Paradiplomacy and City Diplomacy

1.5. Conclusions

2. City Diplomacy

2.1. Introduction

2.2. Definitions of City Diplomacy

2.3. The Drivers of City Diplomacy

2.4. The Goals of City Diplomacy

2.5. The Actors of City Diplomacy

2.6. The Tools of City Diplomacy

2.6.1. Bilateral Agreements

2.6.2. City Networks

2.6.3. Bilateral and Multilateral Projects

2.6.4. International Events and International Advocacy

2.7. Conclusions

3. The Forerunners of City Diplomacy

3.1. Introduction

3.2. The Ancient Path of City Diplomacy

3.3. The Medieval Path of City Diplomacy

3.4. The Modern Path of City Diplomacy

3.5. Conclusions

4. The Institutional Framework of City Diplomacy

4.1. Introduction

4.2. The International Trends

4.3. The European Trends

4.4. The National Trends

4.5. Conclusions

PART II: Traditional and Modern Trends of City Diplomacy

5. Town-Twinnings

5.1. Introduction

5.2. The Historical Course of Town-Twinnings

5.3. The Research on Town-Twinning

5.4. The Concept of Town-Twinnings

5.5. Practical Steps to Setting Up a Town-Twinning Partnership

5.5.1. Motivation and Choice of a Partner

5.5.2. Initial Contacts and Exploratory Visit

5.5.3. Supporting Structure: The Town-Twinning Committee

5.5.4. Practicalities

5.5.5. Town-Twinning Ceremony and Oath

5.6. Conclusions

6. City Networks

6.1. Introduction

6.2. The Historical Evolution of the International City Networks.

6.3. The Conceptualization of the International City Networks

6.4. The Typology of the International City Networks

6.5. Practical Steps to Setting Up an International City Network

6.6. Conclusions

7. City Branding

7.1. Introduction

7.2. The Concept of City Branding

7.3. The Relevancy of City Branding for City Diplomacy

7.3.1. City Branding as a Pillar for Cultural City Diplomacy

7.3.2. City Branding as a Catalyst for Economic City Diplomacy

7.4. City Branding and the Internationalization Strategy

7.5. Conclusions

8. Smart Cities

8.1. Introduction

8.2. The Concept of Smart City

8.3. The Parameters of the Smart City Diplomacy

8.4. Conclusions

PART III: The Practice of City Diplomacy

9. The Essentials of City Diplomacy

9.1. Introduction

9.2. The Prerequisites of City Diplomacy

9.2.1. Political Support

9.2.2. Human Resources

9.2.3. Economic Resources

9.2.4. Aligning City Diplomacy and State Foreign Policy

9.2.5. Local Democracy as Integral Part of City Diplomacy

9.3. The Practicalities of City Diplomacy

9.3.1. Code of Conduct

9.3.2. Transparency in Economic Transactions

9.3.3. Re-energizing a Partnership

9.3.4. Re-educating the Locals

9.3.5. Activities of High Relevance

9.3.6. Giving People a Voice

9.3.7. Youth Initiatives

9.3.8. Targeting New Members

9.3.9. New Partnerships at Home

9.3.10. Window of Opportunity for Internal Re-organization and Commitment

9.4. The Design of a City Diplomacy Strategy

9.4.1. Assessing the External Context

9.4.2. Analyzing the Internal Situation

9.4.3. Identifying Local Priorities

9.4.4. Defining a Vision for the Future

9.4.5. Implementing the Strategy

9.4.6. Monitoring and Controlling the International Strategy

9.5. Conclusions

10. The Impact of City Diplomacy

10.1. Introduction.

10.2 The Theoretical Framework of the City Diplomacy Impact

10.3. The Types of City Diplomacy Impact

10.3.1. The Cognitive Impact

10.3.2. The Administrative Impact

10.3.3. The Funding Impact

10.3.4. The Political Impact

10.3.5. The Sustainable Impact

10.4. The Intermediate Factors of City Diplomacy Impact

10.5. Conclusions

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-04-012733-9

1-003-47090-4

1-04-012728-2

9781003470908

OCLC:

1441719722