How to Be a Diplomat

This book considers what diplomacy is, its purpose, rules, structures, how it is done, what it involves, the skills required, the impact of technological and societal changes, and how diplomats ensure success.

List of contents

Preface and Acknowledgements
List of illustrations
List of Abbreviations
1. What is a diplomat?
2. What is diplomacy?
3. The varieties of diplomacy
4. Negotiations
5. The media and the message
6. Diplomatic rules
7. Protocol
8. Leading a mission
9. The diplomatic way of life
10. Coming home
Bibliography
Index

About the author

Nicholas Westcott is Professor of Practice in Diplomacy at SOAS University of London and a Visiting Fellow of the Oxford Martin School, University of Oxford. He worked previously as a British diplomat for the Foreign Office and the European Union.

Product details

• Authors: Nicholas Westcott
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 15.08.2025
• EAN: 9781032875842
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3287584-2
• No. of pages: 218
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > General, dictionaries; POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / Diplomacy, Peace studies and conflict resolution, International institutions, Peace studies & conflict resolution, International institutions / intergovernmental organizations