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The book comprehensively surveys the way diplomacy actually works, as an instrument of international relations. It examines different facets of building external relationships; political, economic, cultural, educational, plus the new and oft- overlooked fields like the non- governmental organisations (NGOs) and public affairs. It takes a searching look at the manner in which the Ministry of External Affairs and indian Diplomatic Missions Function. It examines the situation of the Indian diaspora of 15 million - the non- Resident indians (NRIs). It reviews thje performance of the Indian foreign service, once the country;s premier civil service, now much less attractive to new entrants. The book draws on personal experience of 35 years in the Indian foreign service, to show with graphic examples the success and the shortcoming of these instruments of indian foreign policy and produces specific recommendations for change. "Inside Diplomacy provides observes of international affairs with an authentic insight into the manner in which a leading third world country with an enviable reputation on the global stage has practiced diplomacy, and is of international relevance as a guide to the way diplomatic affairs should be conducted. ISBN : 81-7049-102-9. 455 pp, index, 2000
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