: Legal obligations, face-saving measures, and following up.

: The rise of multilateral diplomacy and high-level meetings.

is widely recognized as the standard textbook for students and professionals in international relations, written by G.R. Berridge . Now in its sixth edition (2022), it provides a comprehensive guide to how diplomacy functions as the central tool for managing global affairs, from the "art of negotiation" to the roles of embassies and modern digital challenges. Core Themes & Structure

: How states manage global perceptions and "propaganda".