MACMILLAN Macmillan Diplomacy at the Highest Level - International Summitry

Explore the deep history and modern practice of global leadership with Diplomacy at the Highest Level: The Evolution of International Summitry. This volume from the Studies in Diplomacy series offers the first comprehensive analysis of how high-level meetings shape our world. By looking at a broad historical, geographic, and political spectrum, this book examines how political leaders have become increasingly involved in international diplomacy. Through detailed case studies of specific meetings and various types of summits, readers can understand the shift in how global affairs are managed. From pre-modern times to the present day, the text traces the development of these meetings and the rapid increase in summitry seen throughout the twentieth century. It provides a clear look at the advantages and disadvantages of summits for international politics, making it an essential resource for those studying the changing landscape of global relations.