Asian Diplomacy: The Foreign Ministries of China, India, Japan, Singapore and Thailand
Kishan S. Rana
2007, DiploFoundation
Paperback, 260 pages
ISBN 978-99932-53-17-4
Price: 25 Euros
On the basis of eight years of research, and interviews with over 160 professional diplomats and others, the author has collected a range of information on the structures, operation and the working style of the foreign ministries of five key countries in Asia: China, India, Japan, Singapore and Thailand. The rise of Asia adds salience to this book, since it has become more important than ever before to understand the dynamics of the foreign policy process in these countries. The book has been hailed for offering new insight into the countries covered, as also for its examination of the cultural dimension of the diplomatic process. The book also offers a comparative examination of the performance of these foreign ministries.
Contents:
- Introduction
- China: Reform and Refinement
- India: Opportunity and Renewal
- Japan: The West or Asia?
- Singapore: Vulnerability into Strength
- Thailand: Serene Networking
- Asian Characteristics
- Comparing Asian Foreign Ministries
- Conclusions
