Author: Brian Barder
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1442226366
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
What do diplomats actually do? That is what this text seeks to answer by describing the various stages of a typical diplomat’s career. The book follows a fictional diplomat from his application to join the national diplomatic service through different postings at home and overseas, culminating with his appointment as ambassador and retirement. Each chapter contains case studies, based on the author’s thirty year experience as a diplomat, Ambassador, and High Commissioner. These illustrate such key issues as the role of the diplomat during emergency crises or working as part of a national delegation to a permanent conference as the United Nations. Rigorously academic in its coverage yet extremely lively and engaging, this unique work will serve as a primer to any students and junior diplomats wishing to grasp what the practice of diplomacy is actually like.
What Diplomats Do
Author: Brian Barder
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1442226366
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
What do diplomats actually do? That is what this text seeks to answer by describing the various stages of a typical diplomat’s career. The book follows a fictional diplomat from his application to join the national diplomatic service through different postings at home and overseas, culminating with his appointment as ambassador and retirement. Each chapter contains case studies, based on the author’s thirty year experience as a diplomat, Ambassador, and High Commissioner. These illustrate such key issues as the role of the diplomat during emergency crises or working as part of a national delegation to a permanent conference as the United Nations. Rigorously academic in its coverage yet extremely lively and engaging, this unique work will serve as a primer to any students and junior diplomats wishing to grasp what the practice of diplomacy is actually like.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1442226366
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
What do diplomats actually do? That is what this text seeks to answer by describing the various stages of a typical diplomat’s career. The book follows a fictional diplomat from his application to join the national diplomatic service through different postings at home and overseas, culminating with his appointment as ambassador and retirement. Each chapter contains case studies, based on the author’s thirty year experience as a diplomat, Ambassador, and High Commissioner. These illustrate such key issues as the role of the diplomat during emergency crises or working as part of a national delegation to a permanent conference as the United Nations. Rigorously academic in its coverage yet extremely lively and engaging, this unique work will serve as a primer to any students and junior diplomats wishing to grasp what the practice of diplomacy is actually like.
State
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Diplomatic and consular service
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Diplomatic and consular service
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Confessions of a Diplomatic Pouch Clerk
Author: James A. Abrahamson
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1462841732
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 465
Book Description
The author was in the U.S. Foreign Service from 1957 to 1969. This is a true story of his experiences while employed as a diplomatic pouch clerk in the American Consulate General in Sydney, Australia; and in the U.S. Embassies in Manila, Beirut and Tokyo. The story entails his fight with Neo-McCarthyites in the State Department; the effects in Beirut of the 1967 Six Day War; a nuptial quandary with a Japanese Qantas airline stewardess; and assorted golfing, drinking and sexual divertissments. It is punctuated with original insights and with the malaise and anger which has befallen the psyches of Americans of good will following the death of FDR and the assassinations of his potential successors.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1462841732
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 465
Book Description
The author was in the U.S. Foreign Service from 1957 to 1969. This is a true story of his experiences while employed as a diplomatic pouch clerk in the American Consulate General in Sydney, Australia; and in the U.S. Embassies in Manila, Beirut and Tokyo. The story entails his fight with Neo-McCarthyites in the State Department; the effects in Beirut of the 1967 Six Day War; a nuptial quandary with a Japanese Qantas airline stewardess; and assorted golfing, drinking and sexual divertissments. It is punctuated with original insights and with the malaise and anger which has befallen the psyches of Americans of good will following the death of FDR and the assassinations of his potential successors.
Realities of Foreign Service Life
Author: Patricia Linderman
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595250777
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Mention a diplomatic career and most people imagine high-level meetings, formal dress and cocktail parties. Few stop to think that behind the occasional glitter of official functions are thousands of families facing all the routines and crises of life-births, deaths, childrearing, divorce-far from home, relatives, and friends, in an unfamiliar and sometimes unfriendly country and culture. This book provides reflections and perspectives on the realities of Foreign Service life as experienced by members of the Foreign Service community around the world. The writers share their unvarnished views on a wide variety of topics they care about: maintaining long-distance relationships, raising teens abroad, dealing with depression, coping with evacuations, readjusting to life in the United States, and many others. These are stories from the diplomatic trenches-true experiences from those who have lived the lifestyle and want to share their hard-learned lessons with others. If you are new to the Foreign Service, this book will offer insights and practical information useful in your overseas tours and when you return home. Even if you are a seasoned veteran of the Foreign Service, the reports and reflections of others may encourage you to compare and evaluate your own experiences. If you (or your partner) are contemplating joining the Foreign Service, this book can serve as a reality check, giving you honest, personal perspectives on both the positive and negative aspects of Foreign Service life. If you are a student wondering what the Foreign Service is all about, this book will broaden your knowledge and provide you with an insider's view not found in any textbook.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595250777
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Mention a diplomatic career and most people imagine high-level meetings, formal dress and cocktail parties. Few stop to think that behind the occasional glitter of official functions are thousands of families facing all the routines and crises of life-births, deaths, childrearing, divorce-far from home, relatives, and friends, in an unfamiliar and sometimes unfriendly country and culture. This book provides reflections and perspectives on the realities of Foreign Service life as experienced by members of the Foreign Service community around the world. The writers share their unvarnished views on a wide variety of topics they care about: maintaining long-distance relationships, raising teens abroad, dealing with depression, coping with evacuations, readjusting to life in the United States, and many others. These are stories from the diplomatic trenches-true experiences from those who have lived the lifestyle and want to share their hard-learned lessons with others. If you are new to the Foreign Service, this book will offer insights and practical information useful in your overseas tours and when you return home. Even if you are a seasoned veteran of the Foreign Service, the reports and reflections of others may encourage you to compare and evaluate your own experiences. If you (or your partner) are contemplating joining the Foreign Service, this book can serve as a reality check, giving you honest, personal perspectives on both the positive and negative aspects of Foreign Service life. If you are a student wondering what the Foreign Service is all about, this book will broaden your knowledge and provide you with an insider's view not found in any textbook.
Option on Tomorrow
Author: Steve Lawson
Publisher: tredition
ISBN: 3748203381
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
It is a nightmare even to imagine! A spacecraft equipped with deadly nuclear missiles that's parked in deep space gets into the hands of terrorists who intend using it for their own purposes. Under the command of a hate-driven former diplomat, Sir Miles Griffin, they plan an act of revenge on the USA. One of the targets is the supervolcano in Yellowstone Nationalpark. However, all efforts fail to obtain the missiles' firing codes and Griffin recruits Frank Adams, an English spacecraft engineer living in Canada. Adams, a former SAS colonel and reformed alcoholic, is the designer of the spacecraft's weapon system. On his return to England, Adams learns that his ex-wife has cancer and only a short time to live. Despite many years of separation she and Adams still love each other, and Adams vows to save her life. Learning that there might be a cure, Adams accepts Griffin's offer for arming the spacecraft, however, not trusting Griffin's motives, he agrees to work with the British Counter Terrorism Command to sabotage the project. The thrilling and moving story that Steve Lawson presents in his space adventure gets a special authentic and realistic colour because the author is a spacecraft engineer who knows exactly what he is talking about. With his gripping novel, he wants to show what might happen sometime in the future and, thus, not only does he provide a breath-taking story but also provokes deep-thought in the reader. NB: The manuscript of this book was granted the "Gold Star Award" by the Publishers' Desk in New York.
Publisher: tredition
ISBN: 3748203381
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
It is a nightmare even to imagine! A spacecraft equipped with deadly nuclear missiles that's parked in deep space gets into the hands of terrorists who intend using it for their own purposes. Under the command of a hate-driven former diplomat, Sir Miles Griffin, they plan an act of revenge on the USA. One of the targets is the supervolcano in Yellowstone Nationalpark. However, all efforts fail to obtain the missiles' firing codes and Griffin recruits Frank Adams, an English spacecraft engineer living in Canada. Adams, a former SAS colonel and reformed alcoholic, is the designer of the spacecraft's weapon system. On his return to England, Adams learns that his ex-wife has cancer and only a short time to live. Despite many years of separation she and Adams still love each other, and Adams vows to save her life. Learning that there might be a cure, Adams accepts Griffin's offer for arming the spacecraft, however, not trusting Griffin's motives, he agrees to work with the British Counter Terrorism Command to sabotage the project. The thrilling and moving story that Steve Lawson presents in his space adventure gets a special authentic and realistic colour because the author is a spacecraft engineer who knows exactly what he is talking about. With his gripping novel, he wants to show what might happen sometime in the future and, thus, not only does he provide a breath-taking story but also provokes deep-thought in the reader. NB: The manuscript of this book was granted the "Gold Star Award" by the Publishers' Desk in New York.
The Battleship Boys in Foreign Service; or, Earning New Ratings in European Seas
Author: Frank Gee Patchin
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
In 'The Battleship Boys in Foreign Service; or, Earning New Ratings in European Seas' by Frank Gee Patchin, readers are taken on a thrilling adventure as they follow the journeys of young boys on a battleship in European seas. Patchin's engaging narrative style and detailed descriptions of naval life immerse readers in the excitement and challenges faced by the characters. The book, set in the early 20th century, provides a fascinating glimpse into naval operations and the impact of foreign service on young sailors. Patchin's ability to blend adventure with moral lessons makes this book a compelling read for both young adults and naval enthusiasts. Frank Gee Patchin, a prolific writer of children's adventure stories, draws on his own experiences in the Navy to create authentic and captivating tales. His firsthand knowledge of naval life lends credibility to the story and allows for a more immersive reading experience. Readers interested in naval history, adventure stories, or coming-of-age tales will find 'The Battleship Boys in Foreign Service' a gripping and educational read.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
In 'The Battleship Boys in Foreign Service; or, Earning New Ratings in European Seas' by Frank Gee Patchin, readers are taken on a thrilling adventure as they follow the journeys of young boys on a battleship in European seas. Patchin's engaging narrative style and detailed descriptions of naval life immerse readers in the excitement and challenges faced by the characters. The book, set in the early 20th century, provides a fascinating glimpse into naval operations and the impact of foreign service on young sailors. Patchin's ability to blend adventure with moral lessons makes this book a compelling read for both young adults and naval enthusiasts. Frank Gee Patchin, a prolific writer of children's adventure stories, draws on his own experiences in the Navy to create authentic and captivating tales. His firsthand knowledge of naval life lends credibility to the story and allows for a more immersive reading experience. Readers interested in naval history, adventure stories, or coming-of-age tales will find 'The Battleship Boys in Foreign Service' a gripping and educational read.
Foreign Service Retirement and Disability System
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Foreign Relations
Publisher:
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Category : Diplomatic and consular service
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Diplomatic and consular service
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Strangers and Pilgrims
Author: Mary Elizabeth Braddon
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
Newsletter
Author: United States. Department of State
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Diplomatic and consular service, American
Languages : en
Pages : 782
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Diplomatic and consular service, American
Languages : en
Pages : 782
Book Description
Love's Ransom
Author: Dana James
Publisher: Headline Accent
ISBN: 1909624047
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Zanthi normally enjoys her diplomatic work as Assistant Secretary at Jumelle's Government House. But strange events on the Caribbean island are troubling her. The unexpected arrival of land surveyor Garran Crossley only adds to the puzzle. Zanthi's hard-won calm is shattered when he announces she will be travelling with him to the jungle interior. Despite his blunt outspoken manner she senses there is much he isn't telling her. Can she trust the deepening attraction between them? Trust him?
Publisher: Headline Accent
ISBN: 1909624047
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Zanthi normally enjoys her diplomatic work as Assistant Secretary at Jumelle's Government House. But strange events on the Caribbean island are troubling her. The unexpected arrival of land surveyor Garran Crossley only adds to the puzzle. Zanthi's hard-won calm is shattered when he announces she will be travelling with him to the jungle interior. Despite his blunt outspoken manner she senses there is much he isn't telling her. Can she trust the deepening attraction between them? Trust him?