This book comprises interconnected essays which reflect on challenging new issues related to diplomacy, communication, and peace.

William Maley is Professor of Diplomacy at the Asia-Pacific College of Diplomacy, The Australian National University.

1. Introduction: Diplomacy, Diplomatic Studies, and Diplomatic History Part I: Diplomacy and Communication 2. Minimal English and Diplomacy 3. Terrorism, Diplomacy and Strategic Communication 4. Secret and Quiet Diplomacy 5. Agents of Influence Part II: New Directions in Diplomacy 6. Refugee Diplomacy 7. Australia's Refugee Policy: Domestic Politics and Diplomatic Consequences 8. The United Nations, NGOs and the land-mines initiative: an Australian Perspective 9. Humanitarianism and Humanitarian Diplomacy 10. Trust, Legitimacy, and the Sharing of Sovereignty 11. Norms as Frames for Institutions 12. Risk, Populism and the Evolution of Consular Responsibilities Part III: Diplomacy and Peacemaking 13. Peacekeeping and Peacemaking 14. Democratic Governance and Post-Conflict Transitions 15. The United Nations and Ethnic Conflict Management: Lessons from the Disintegration of Yugoslavia 16. Negotiating with Morally-Repugnant Actors