Satow's Diplomatic Practice

• A long-awaited new edition of the authority on diplomatic practice
• Comprehensive and detailed overview of all aspects of diplomatic law and practice
• Analysis of new developments in diplomacy, including secret diplomacy and terrorism
• Editor is a former British ambassador to three States and contributors are internationally recognised experts in diplomatic law and practice

New to this edition

• The new edition responds to the many changes on the international scene since the 1970s, including: - the fall of the Berlin Wall - the development of multilateral diplomacy - the emergence of international terrorism on a major scale The book also features a new section on alternative and non-state diplomacy and expanded chapters on diplomatic history, privileges and immunities, and international organisations.

Readership: Legal officers in foreign ministries. embassies, and international organisations; diplomats; academics and students in the fields of international law, international relations and diplomacy

Ivor Roberts, President of Trinity College, Oxford and former British Ambassador to Yugoslavia, Ireland and Italy

Sir Ivor Roberts entered the Diplomatic Service in 1968. From 1989 to 1993 he was Minister in the British Embassy in Madrid. He was appointed Chargé d'Affaires and Consul - General in Belgrade in March 1994, and after recognition of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia by the United Kingdom, he became Ambassador. During his time in Belgrade he conducted negotiations on behalf of the international mediators (Lord Owen and Carl Bildt) with both the Yugoslav authorities and the Bosnian Serbs. From January 1998 to February 1999 he was on a sabbatical as a Senior Associate Member of St. Antony's College, Oxford, writing and lecturing on his experiences in Yugoslavia. From February 1999 to March 2003 he served as British Ambassador to the Republic of Ireland and from May 2003 to September 2006 as Ambassador to Italy and to San Marino. He retired from the Diplomatic Service in September 2006 on his election as the President of Trinity College.

"Having clarity over the rules of the game, developing experience in seperating duty from stupidity, finding the right words when the sword might be the alternative, are all part of the practise of diplomacy at its finest. this book is a treasure for illustrating what that is." - Jeremy Greenstock, Times Literary Supplement {Main}

"Despite being a collective work, it retains the coherence required of a trusted manual. It remains a beacon of orientation; a reliable guide to, and authoritative commentary on, the world of diplomacy. And lastly, changes in style and exposition notwithstanding. it remains well-written[.]" - Christian J Tams, University of Glasgow, The Edinburgh Law Review vol 15

"The only book that explains both what diplomacy is and how it is organised across the world, with the UK at the centre...an extremely interesting account of how diplomacy works and what its machinery does...and absolutely up to date." - Jeremy Greenstock, fivebooks.com

"This classic guide to diplomacy has been stylishly updated and remains a masterly description of the way in which foreign policy should be conducted. It covers comprehensively the diplomatic challenges of a new century in the sort of prose that we must all hope will continue to be an attribute of the best Foreign Office officials. It is in all our interests that the exigencies of public spending control do not constrain the ability of diplomats in Britain and abroad to practise the arts so well surveyed here." - Chris Patten, Chancellor, University of Oxford; Former British Governor of Hong Kong

"Satow's Diplomatic Practice has been the diplomat's bible for nearly a century and the publication of the first new edition for thirty years will receive a much deserved welcome. This new edition of Satow is a treasure trove of information, all of it presented in a wonderfully readable form. It will be indispensable for all practitioners of diplomacy." - Judge Sir Christopher Greenwood

"Having clarity over the rules of the game, developing experience in separating duty from stupidity, finding the right words when the sword might be the alternative, are all part of the practice of diplomacy at its finest. This book is a treasure for illustrating what that is." - Jeremy Greenstock, The Times Literary Supplement

"...the only book that explains what diplomacy is and how it is organised across the world, with the UK at its centre...an extremely interesting account of how diplomacy works and what its machinery does" - Jeremy Greenstock, Diplomat, interviewed by Sophie Roell for fivebooks.com

"[T]his erudite and authoritative work...is a much needed reminder that the diplomat's pen is still the only alternative to the sword, and for that alone it is to be welcomed." - T.G. Otte is Senior Lecturer in Diplomatic History at the University of East Anglia. H-Diplo Review Essay

"This latest edition is an excellent volume and should probably be within easy reach of diplomats and diplomatic historians alike...an essential reference work. As the most notable publication of its type on diplomatic practice, it is to be hoped future editions of Satow are forthcoming as the world of diplomacy clearly never stands stil." - Anthony Smith

I Diplomacy in General
1: Sir Ivor Roberts: Diplomacy - a short history
2: Sir Ivor Roberts and Lady Hazel Fox: Ministers for Foreign Affairs
3: Sir Ivor Roberts: Titles, precedence and ceremonial
4: Sir Ivor Roberts: Language, forms and means of diplomatic intercourse
5: Sir Ivor Roberts: Credentials and full powers
II Diplomatic Relations
6: Eileen Denza: Legal Framework and Functions of Diplomatic Missions
7: Eileen Denza: Formal Aspects of Diplomatic Relations
III Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities
8: Eileen Denza: Privileges and Immunties of Diplomatic Missions
9: Eileen Denza: Privileges and Immunities of diplomatic agents
10: Eileen Denza: Families, junior staff and local nationals
11: Eileen Denza: Diplomatic agents in third states
12: Lady Hazel Fox: Privileges and immunities of the head of a foreign state and ministers
13: Sir Ivor Roberts and Eileen Denza: Special Missions
IV Diplomatic Missions
14: Eileen Denza: The diplomatic corps
15: Eileen Denza: Persona non grata, breach of relations and other endings to appointments and missions
16: Eileen Denza: Protection of Interests
17: Sir Ivor Roberts: Protection of embassies and diplomats from terrorist and other attacks
V Consular Matters
18: Eileen Denza: The appointment of Consuls
19: Eileen Denza: Functions, privileges and immunities of consuls
20: Eileen Denza: Consular access and protection
VI International Organisations
1Eileen Denza and Lady Hazel Fox: Legal Framework for multilateral diplomacy
22: Sir Emyr Jones Parry and Elizabeth Wilmshurst: The UN - Its life and work including evolution of international law and peaceful settlement of international disputes
23: Sir Emyr Jones Parry and Elizabeth Wilmshurst: The UN - I The Charter and its operation
24: Sir Emyr Jones Parry: The UN - II Specialised Agencies, regional commissions and special bodies
25: Sir Ivor Roberts: The G8, G20, WTO, OECD, IMF, and IBRD
26: Paul Berman: The European Union - I Development, Structure, and Decision-Making
27: Eileen Denza and Sir Emyr Jones Parry: The European Union - II External Relations
28: Sir Ivor Roberts: Other international and regional organisations Commonwealth, NATO, Council of Europe, OAS, AU, ASEAN, CIS, Francophonie, Arab League, Organization of the Islamic Conference, OSCE
VII The Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes and the Development and Role of International Criminal Tribunals
29: Sir Emyr Jones Parry and Elizabeth Wilmshurst: Peaceful settlement of international disputes
30: Elizabeth Wilmhurst: The International Court of Justice
31: Elizabeth Wilmhurst: International war crimes tribunals and the International Criminal Court
VIII Alternative and Non-State Diplomacy
32: Sir Ivor Roberts: Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
33: Sir Ivor Roberts: Secret or back-Channel diplomacy, religious diplomacy, and business-orientated diplomatic advisors
IX International Transactions
34: Sir Frank Berman and David Bentley: International conferences
35: Sir Frank Berman and David Bentley: Treaties and other international instruments - I General Definition, Memorandum of Understanding, Treaty, Convention, Agreement, Protocol, Declaration, Exchange of Notes, Treaty Formalities, Treaties in More than one Language
36: Sir Frank Berman and David Bentley: Treaties and other international instruments - II Pact, Constitution, Charter, Statute, Regulations, Concordat, Additional Articles
37: Sir Frank Berman and David Bentley: Treaties and other international instruments - III Act, General Act, Final Act Modus Vivendi, Compromis (Special Agreement)
38: Sir Frank Berman and David Bentley: Treaties and other international instruments - IV Ratification, Accession, Acceptance, and Approval
39: Sir Frank Berman and David Bentley: Treaties and other international instruments - V Reservations, Termination, Registration, Treaty Succession
X Envoi
40: Sir Ivor Roberts and Sir Emyr Jones Parry: Advice to Diplomats
Appendix I
The Language of Diplomacy
Appendix II
Conferences
Appendix III
Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961)
Appendix IV
Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (1963)
Appendix V
Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (1969)

www.ft.com - Read The Diary: James Naughtie in which James Naughtie describes Satow's Diplomatic Practice as being to diplomats 'what Wisden is to cricket fans.
www.timesonline.co.uk - Read The Rules of the Game in which Jeremy Greenstock discusses Diplomacy as the publication of Satow's Diplomatic Practice 6e marks the first revised edition of the 'internationally acknowledged authority on the practice of diplomacy' in thirty years.
www.theworldtoday.org Ivor Roberts reflects on Digital Age Diplomacy in his article Time to Text (The World Today, January 2010)