{"product_id":"agency-change-9781442230613","title":"Agency Change","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJohn Robert Kelley puts forth that modern diplomatic efforts derive not from states whose centuries-long power is loosening, but rather from a new breed of diplomatsexit the diplomacy of institutions; enter the diplomacy of individuals competing for power.Moving beyond standard concepts of traditional and new diplomacy, Agency Change illustrates how parallel, yet disparate diplomatic systems emergestatesmen seeing power vis-à-vis non-state actors seeking solutions to problemsand examines different mutually beneficial solutions to this phenomenon.Kelley examines how different factor impact diplomatic action:Idea entrepreneurshipAgenda-settingMobilizationGate-keepingHe concludes that the time has come for governments to innovate their diplomatic efforts in order to find a way to coexist with non-state actors while maintaining accountability, legitimizing the use of state strength, and leveraging permanent presence in diplomatic relationships. This thorough survey shows how states can emb\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the influence of non-state actors on the rise, diplomatic systems have no choice but to evolve. Kelley addresses an array of crucial issues related to this evolution, issues that diplomats and scholars must grapple with. His book will be of great value to this audience. -- Philip Seib, University of Southern California\u003cbr\u003eIn homage to his tweeting activist protagonists, Kelley has produced a well-rounded and user-friendly synthesis of diplomacy's creative breakdown for their further perusal. -- Iver B. Neumann, Montague Burton Professor of International Relations, London School of Economics and author of Russia and the Idea of Europe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Three Assumptions of Continuity and Change Chapter 3: Disrupting Chapter 4: Agenda-Setting Chapter 5: Mobilizing Chapter 6: Gatekeeping Chapter 7: Rethinking the Core Assumptions Bibliography About the Author","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51039894307159,"sku":"9781442230613","price":80.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781442230613.jpg?v=1750945180","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/agency-change-9781442230613","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}