Network Diplomacy: Contributing to Peace in the 21st Century [Paperback]

The current monograph is the result of many years of work by the author in the field of the understudied concept of network diplomacy and the possibilities of using it in resolving sharp conflicts in order to facilitate their more effective resolution, as well as the possibilities of using the elements of network diplomacy in peaceful spheres of world politics, business and private sector. The main part of the book consists of case-studies that are dedicated to the possible use of network diplomacy in problem zones (the Libyan crisis, the conflict in Syria, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the armed conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh), as well as in areas of peaceful coexistence (international sport, culture and humanitarian ties, twin cities, cross years etc). Some chapters are particularly dedicated to Russias possible involvement in network solutions to the conflicts. This study will offer insights into how Russian diplomats are hoping to build a new peace today.
Chapter 1: Introduction. What is Network Diplomacy?.- Chapter 2: Theoretical Analysis and Implications of Network Diplomacy Concept.- Chapter 3: Vertical and Horizontal Dimensions of Russias Network Diplomacy.- Chapter 4: China and U.S. Network and Public Diplomacy.- Chapter 5: Problems and Prospects of Network Diplomacy in the 21st Century.- Chapter 6: Russia's Network Diplomacy in the East.- Chapter 7: Network Diplomacy as a Tool for Prospective Peace Resolution in the Libyan Crisis.- Chapter 8: Network Diplomacy in Resolving the Syria Crisis.- Chapter 9: Network Diplomacy and the Future of the Israel-Palestine Conflict.- Chapter 10: The Network Diplomacy Model in the Context of Nagorno-Karabakh: Prospects for Conflict Resolution.- Chapter 11: Network Diplomacy: Is it ever Possible to Negotiate with Terrorists?.- Chapter 12: Network Diplomacy and Forgotten Conflicts  Can we Resolve thel#[