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PREFACE -
Jovan Kurbalija
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 CONCLUSION
Although each contributor in this volume
approaches the issue of modern diplomacy from a different standpoint, based on his or her
particular type of involvement in international affairs, a consensus is reached on the
most important topics. All contributors agree that diplomacy must change to face new
challenges. Some describe changes that are already occurring, while others identify or
propose changes that need to begin. Most of the papers identify technological development
and changes in international relations such as involvement of new groups, decline in the
sovereignty of states, public diplomacy and globalisation as new challenges which
diplomacy must successfully meet if it is to continue to exist.
The first part of this volume consists of papers from the International Conference on
Modern Diplomacy. The papers in the second part were presented at the International
Conference on IT and Diplomacy. After the opening address and the keynote address, papers
appear in the order of their conference presentation.
The Diplomatic Studies Programme of the University of Leicester, in particular, the
director of this programme Dr. Jan Melissen, suggested potential participants and helped
publicise the International Conference on Modern Diplomacy. This volume is a result of the
excellent assistance provided by Ms. Susanna Geismann in organising the conferences and
contacting participants. Special thanks are due to Ms. Hannah Slavik for linguistic help
and reading the proofs of the book. Mr. Anthony Butiggieg helped with scanning and
collecting documents, and Mr. Chris Borg Cutajar designed the layout and completed desktop
publishing work. Finally, I would like to express my gratitude to the former director of
the Academy, Professor Fred Tanner, who supported the organisation of the conferences, and
to Professor Felix Meier, current director of the Academy, who has provided full support
for the publishing of this volume.
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