Network Diplomacy: Contributing to Peace in the 21st Century

About This Book
Contents
About the Author
List of Figures
1 Introduction: What Is Network Diplomacy?
	References
2 Theoretical Analysis and Implications of Network Diplomacy Concept
	Concepts of Diplomacy: From the Club to Network Approach
		Diplomacy: An Ever-Evolving Tool
		Debate Over Semantics
		The Origins of Network Diplomacy
	Between Realism and Liberalism: A Theoretical Overview of Network Diplomacy
	Importance of Network Diplomacy in Multilateral Decision-Making
	Rethinking Network Diplomacy
	Conclusion
	References
3 Vertical and Horizontal Dimensions of Russia’s Network Diplomacy
	The System of Transmitters in Russia’s Foreign Policy
		Vertical Structures
		Horizontal Structures
	Russian GONGOs of Network Diplomacy: Horizontal and Vertical Relations with Relevant Departments and NGOs
	Examples of Russian International NGOs Include Relations with GONGOs and Relevant Agencies
	Dimensions of Russian Network Diplomacy: Horizontal and Vertical
	Conclusions
	References
4 China and US Network and Public Diplomacy
	Public Diplomacy and Network Diplomacy: Analysis
	Example Case Studies of Network and Public Diplomacy
	Network and Public Diplomacy in the People’s Republic of China
	Public Diplomacy Tools
	Network and Public Diplomacy in the United States
	US Network Diplomacy Capacity
	US Public Diplomacy Tools
	Current Issues Facing US Network and Public Diplomacy
	Conclusion
	References
5 Problems and Prospects of Network Diplomacy in the Twenty-First Century
	Problem №1: States Are Losing Sovereignty in Decision-Making Process
	Problem №2: Excessive Bureaucratization
	Problem №3: Clashing Values and Goals
	Problem № 4: Progress in the Development of Information Technology as a Challenge to the Network Diplomacy
	Problem №5: Non-Binding Decisions and Lack of Influence
	Prospects of Network Diplomacy
	References
6 Russia's Network Diplomacy in the East
	Russia—Turkey—Iran: The Geopolitical Triangle in the Middle East
	Problems of ASEAN as a Network Partner of Russia
	Conclusions
	References
7 Network Diplomacy as a Tool for Prospective Peace Resolution in the Libyan Crisis
	The Past and Current State of the Conflict
	Possible Tools for Resolving the Conflict
	Confidence-Building Measures
	Economic Measures
	An Economics-Based Scenario for Resolving the Libyan Crisis—‘Oasis 2.0’
	Track II Diplomacy
	Mediation
	Results and Conclusion
	References
8 Network Diplomacy in Resolving the Syria Crisis
	The Syrian Crisis as a Multidimensional Network Conflict
		First Phase of Conflict—2011–2012
		Second Phase of Conflict—2013–2015
		Third Phase of Conflict—2015 to the Present
	UN Security Council Resolution 2254 of December 18, 2015
	Geneva Process
	Astana Process
	Process of Building a Constitutional Committee
	Conclusion
	References
9 Network Diplomacy and the Future of the Israel–Palestine Conflict
	Background to the Israeli–Palestine Conflict
		Current and Past Diplomatic Efforts: Are They Working to Resolve the Crisis?
		How can Network Diplomacy Contribute to the Resolution of the Conflict?
	Conclusion
	References
10 The Network Diplomacy Model in the Context of Nagorno-Karabakh: Prospects for Conflict Resolution
	History of the Conflict
	Present State of the Conflict
	Possible Ways to Resolution Through Network Diplomacy
	Conflict Resolution in Nagorno-Karabakh
	Track II Diplomacy
	Conclusion
	References
11 Network Diplomacy: Is It Ever Possible to Negotiate with Terrorists?
	Problems of Definition
	Hamas
	Taliban: A Brief Introduction
	Hezbollah
	Formation, Political Orientation, and Conflict with Israel
	Hezbollah’s International Terrorist Activity
	ISIS: A Brief Introduction
	Is It Worth Negotiating with ISIS?
	Conclusion
	References
12 Network Diplomacy and ‘Forgotten’ Conflicts—Can We Resolve Them?
	The Cyprus Conflict
	Transnistrian Conflict
	The Somali Conflict
	Conclusions
	References
13 Cultural and Humanitarian Ties as a Tool of Network Diplomacy
	Russian Federation
	United States of America
	United Kingdom
	France
	Spain
	Conclusion
	References
14 Network Diplomacy and City Twinning
	The Political Vector
	Conclusion
	References
15 Network Diplomacy and Cross-Years
	Cultural Diplomacy Within the Framework of Public Diplomacy
	Cross-Cultural Years as a Tool Used for Cultural Diplomacy
	The Case of France
	The Case of Russia
	Are Cross-Years the Magic Bullet of Cultural Diplomacy?
	Conclusion
	References
16 Network and Sports Diplomacy
	Russia’s Sports Diplomacy
	Foreign Countries’ Sports Diplomacy
	Conclusion
	References