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1 online resource |
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Brill research perspectives |
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Brill research perspectives.
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Intro; Contents; Think Tank Diplomacy; Abstract; Keywords; Introduction; The Changing Nature of Diplomacy; Method and Structure; Part 1. Understanding Think Tanks; The Think Tank Landscape; Defining Think Tanks; Think Tanks as Knowledge-Brokers; Measuring Think Tank Effectiveness; Part 2. Understanding Modern Diplomacy; Non-State Actors in International Relations and Diplomacy; The Evolution of Diplomacy; Understanding Diplomatic Functions; The Potential Role of Think Tanks in Diplomacy; Negotiation; Communication; Information-Gathering and Reporting |
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Promoting Friendly Relations and Minimising FrictionJudging the Significance of Think Tanks' Contribution; Part 3. Case Studies of Think Tanks in Diplomacy; 1 Direct Negotiation: Think Tanks as "Hired Guns"; 2 Indirect Negotiation: Think Tanks as a "School for Diplomats"; 3 Direct Communication: Think Tanks as a "Charm Offensive"; 4 Indirect Communication: Think Tanks as "Personal Trainers"; 5 Direct Information-Gathering: Think Tanks and "Temoignage"; 6 Indirect Information-Gathering: Think Tanks as "Chief Knowledge Officer"; 7 Direct Friendly Relations: Think Tanks as a "Safe Space." |
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8 Indirect Friendly Relations: Think Tanks as "Wise Counsel"9 Putting it All Together: Think Tanks Performing Multiple Diplomatic Functions; Implications; The Challenges Think Tanks Face; Improving Think Tanks' Contribution; Key Findings; Areas for Further Research; Acknowledgements; References |
| Summary |
If a key aspect of diplomacy is how countries are seen abroad, official diplomats are not the only actors. In contexts as diverse as Syria, Myanmar and the South China Sea, think tanks are influential actors whose impact deserves greater study. As organisations producing independent intellectual outputs to influence public policy, think tanks engage in at least four diplomatic functions: negotiation, communication, information-gathering and promoting friendly relations in international affairs. Detailed case studies show that think tanks both directly perform and indirectly support diplomatic functions: as metaphorical hired guns, charm offensive, witnesses and safe space; as a school for diplomats, personal trainers, chief knowledge officer and wise counsel. To reach their full potential, think tanks need to overcome obstacles including resource constraints and relationships with policymakers |
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Diplomacy.
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Research institutes.
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diplomacy.
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Diplomacy
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Research institutes
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Matthews, Rhea, author
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Brockhurst, Emma, author
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| ISBN |
9789004331211 |
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9004331212 |
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