This comprehensive new text offers a fresh, up-to-date look at the evolution, politics, and practice of diplomacy today.Leguey-Feilleux first provides a solid grounding in the history of traditional diplomacy, beginning with ancient times. He then reviews the forces of contemporary change - the dramatic developments in both international politics and the realm of technology that have affected the practice of diplomacy - and explores the full range of diplomatic modes. How much of traditional diplomacy remains relevant today, he helps us to assess. How much of it is being drastically changed, and how do those changes affect both the profession and the conduct of foreign relations?Designed to be both authoritative and engaging, and with abundant in-depth case studies, "The Dynamics of Diplomacy" will provide readers with a thorough understanding of all that contemporary diplomacy entails.