Paradiplomacy as a diplomatic broker : between separating differences and engaging commonalities.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Duran, Manuel.

Series:

Brill Research Perspectives.

Brill research perspectives

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Diplomacy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (64 pages).

Place of Publication:

[S.l.] : Brill, 2016.

Summary:

Since the publication of Der Derian’s seminal work On Diplomacy , diplomacy has been thought of as the mediation of estrangement between separated individuals, groups or political entities. In Paradiplomacy as a Diplomatic Broker , Manuel Duran focuses on paradiplomacy, the diplomatic practices of sub-state entities. He presents paradiplomacy as a specific site of diplomatic mediation, striking a middle ground between “realist” power play and the humanist need to connect to and engage with others. Indeed, the mediating of estrangement can be situated between both extremes of a continuum, with on the one hand absolute humanist diplomacy, aimed at rescinding all forms of separation between peoples, and on the other hand absolute power play diplomacy, maximizing these differences.

Contents:

Introduction

Sketching the puzzle

Conceptualizing paradiplomacy

Der Derian's turn-mediating alienation

The turn in paradiplomacy : a dynamics of separation

The separation dynamics : degrees or instances of separation

Heterology

Homology

Conclusion and possible implications.

ISBN:

90-04-32595-6

OCLC:

950430803

Publisher Number:

10.1163/9789004325951 DOI