Intro
About This Book
Contents
About the Author
List of Figures
1 Introduction: What Is Network Diplomacy?
References
2 Theoretical Analysis and Implications of Network Diplomacy Concept
Concepts of Diplomacy: From the Club to Network Approach
Diplomacy: An Ever-Evolving Tool
Debate Over Semantics
The Origins of Network Diplomacy
Between Realism and Liberalism: A Theoretical Overview of Network Diplomacy
Importance of Network Diplomacy in Multilateral Decision-Making
Rethinking Network Diplomacy
Conclusion
References

3 Vertical and Horizontal Dimensions of Russia's Network Diplomacy
The System of Transmitters in Russia's Foreign Policy
Vertical Structures
Horizontal Structures
Russian GONGOs of Network Diplomacy: Horizontal and Vertical Relations with Relevant Departments and NGOs
Examples of Russian International NGOs Include Relations with GONGOs and Relevant Agencies
Dimensions of Russian Network Diplomacy: Horizontal and Vertical
Conclusions
References
4 China and US Network and Public Diplomacy
Public Diplomacy and Network Diplomacy: Analysis

Example Case Studies of Network and Public Diplomacy
Network and Public Diplomacy in the People's Republic of China
Public Diplomacy Tools
Network and Public Diplomacy in the United States
US Network Diplomacy Capacity
US Public Diplomacy Tools
Current Issues Facing US Network and Public Diplomacy
Conclusion
References
5 Problems and Prospects of Network Diplomacy in the Twenty-First Century
Problem №1: States Are Losing Sovereignty in Decision-Making Process
Problem №2: Excessive Bureaucratization
Problem №3: Clashing Values and Goals

Problem № 4: Progress in the Development of Information Technology as a Challenge to the Network Diplomacy
Problem №5: Non-Binding Decisions and Lack of Influence
Prospects of Network Diplomacy
References
6 Russia's Network Diplomacy in the East
Russia-Turkey-Iran: The Geopolitical Triangle in the Middle East
Problems of ASEAN as a Network Partner of Russia
Conclusions
References
7 Network Diplomacy as a Tool for Prospective Peace Resolution in the Libyan Crisis
The Past and Current State of the Conflict
Possible Tools for Resolving the Conflict

Confidence-Building Measures
Economic Measures
An Economics-Based Scenario for Resolving the Libyan Crisis-'Oasis 2.0'
Track II Diplomacy
Mediation
Results and Conclusion
References
8 Network Diplomacy in Resolving the Syria Crisis
The Syrian Crisis as a Multidimensional Network Conflict
First Phase of Conflict-2011-2012
Second Phase of Conflict-2013-2015
Third Phase of Conflict-2015 to the Present
UN Security Council Resolution 2254 of December 18, 2015
Geneva Process
Astana Process
Process of Building a Constitutional Committee
Conclusion