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Accidental Diplomat The The Autobiography Of Maurice Baker
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Author : Maurice Baker
language : en
Publisher: World Scientific
Release Date : 2014-07-25
Accidental Diplomat The The Autobiography Of Maurice Baker written by Maurice Baker and has been published by World Scientific this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-25 with Political Science categories.
“For the life of a diplomat is often a variation of routine boredom and exhilarating crises.”Maurice Baker is an academic and one of Singapore's pioneer diplomats. Growing up in colonial-governed Malaya and Singapore, his profound love for great literature works inspired him to obtain an honors in English from King's college, London in 1948 despite the cruelties faced during and after the Second World War. Baker's humble beginnings and political consciousness earned him the friendship and respect of many diplomats during his missions to India in 1967, Malaysia in 1969, Philippines in 1977 and back to Malaysia in 1980 before retiring from his career as a diplomat in 1988. Between his diplomatic missions, Baker returned to Singapore in 1972 to head the Department of English at the University of Singapore for five years.This is Baker's story of how he came to be The Accidental Diplomat. With occasional poems and a sense of humor, he candidly recounts the colourful romances of his life to his enriching encounters of diplomatic relations. His portrayals of admiration for great leaders and men paint a vivid picture of the qualities that guided his beliefs, proving that he was by no means an “Accidental Diplomat” in the eyes of others.
The Accidental Diplomat
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Author : Eamon Delaney
language : en
Publisher: New Island Books
Release Date : 2001
The Accidental Diplomat written by Eamon Delaney and has been published by New Island Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
'John Le Carre meets Bill Bryson with a touch of yes, Minister' - The Irish Times Eamon Delaney's controversial Number 1 bestselling expos(r) of backstage life at the Department of Foreign Affairs .
The Accidental Diplomat
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Author : Katherine L. Hughes
language : en
Publisher: Aletheia
Release Date : 1999
The Accidental Diplomat written by Katherine L. Hughes and has been published by Aletheia this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The Accidental Diplomat
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Author : Paul Knott
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-12-01
The Accidental Diplomat written by Paul Knott and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-01 with categories.
Accidental Patriot
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Author : Kirsten Bauman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-04-04
Accidental Patriot written by Kirsten Bauman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-04 with categories.
Accidental Patriot: A Diplomat's Journey in Africa Rediscovering America tells the story of an U.S. Diplomat's journey rediscovering her home country while living, working, and raising her two toddler daughters in Ethiopia. Let Kirsten transport you to a world of mystic ceremonies, a place home to towering obelisks and the revered land of the Queen of Sheba that is rumored to house the Ark of the Covenant, yet a country suffocating under the omniscient gaze of Big Brother and drowning in poverty. Join Kirsten in learning why driving in Ethiopia's capital city is an exercise in 'reverse Frogger, ' why the gods are angry with Ethiopia's farmers, and why marriage is an inescapable chore. Find out how a CheeseWiz-loving American girl from vanilla suburbia came to rescue an Ethiopian colleague from a provincial jail and how one of her employees barely cheated death. Experience this world of stark contrasts, in a land where the cost of a manicure could clothe many homeless children and a the bill for one meal at a restaurant could help feed the city's starving. Follow Kirsten in her journey and come away with a refreshed admiration for the incredible strength of the human spirit and a renewed appreciation for America and its core values. As a U.S. Diplomat of 14 years, it took three years living in Ethiopia for the author to internalize what it really means to be American - a country whose commitment to equality, meritocracy, and individual human worth really means something.
Diplomats And Dreamers
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Author : Mari Agop Firkatian
language : en
Publisher: University Press of America
Release Date : 2008
Diplomats And Dreamers written by Mari Agop Firkatian and has been published by University Press of America this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
This book chronicles a family of diplomats who experienced the world in transition. Subjects of capricious fate, they forged a destiny as a family that overcame some of the most cataclysmic events of the twentieth century. Diplomats and Dreamers is a family biography that begins with the careers of the parents in 1887 and ends with the death of Nadejda Stancioff, their eldest child, in 1957. The context of historical developments in an uncertain period of European history highlights their lives. Members of the haute bourgeoisie, this accomplished family is noteworthy for an unflagging ability to survive and persist with success and grace. Furthermore, this book addresses issues of gender by using the careers of the Stancioff women as exemplars of how a woman could develop her life in an atmosphere of strict gender divisions in labor. The Stancioff women's way of fitting into the mainstream of elite society is yet another model of a new generation of women who stepped beyond the narrow expectations of what their gender could achieve. Based on unexplored, unpublished primary materials, this book enriches both women's history and European history.
Little Red Dot The Reflections By Singapore S Diplomats
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Author : Tommy Koh
language : en
Publisher: World Scientific
Release Date : 2005-07-27
Little Red Dot The Reflections By Singapore S Diplomats written by Tommy Koh and has been published by World Scientific this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-07-27 with Political Science categories.
2005 was the 40th anniversary of Singapore's independence. This collection of essays by Singapore's past and present diplomats tells the remarkable story of how this small and vulnerable country has become a stable, prosperous and respected member of the international community. The essays include those from the late President Wee Kim Wee and President S R Nathan as well as seminal contributions from the four former Foreign Ministers - Mr S Rajaratnam, Mr S Dhanabalan, Mr Wong Kan Seng and Professor S Jayakumar. The current Foreign Minister, Mr George Yeo, has written the foreword. The absorbing stories about people, places and international politics make this book a highly enjoyable read for all who are interested in Singapore, its history, and foreign policy.In the stories contained in this book you will find and discover:
Southeast Asia S Cold War
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Author : Ang Cheng Guan
language : en
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Release Date : 2018-02-28
Southeast Asia S Cold War written by Ang Cheng Guan and has been published by University of Hawaii Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-28 with History categories.
The historiography of the Cold War has long been dominated by American motivations and concerns, with Southeast Asian perspectives largely confined to the Indochina wars and Indonesia under Sukarno. Southeast Asia’s Cold War corrects this situation by examining the international politics of the region from within rather than without. It provides an up-to-date, coherent narrative of the Cold War as it played out in Southeast Asia against a backdrop of superpower rivalry. When viewed through a Southeast Asian lens, the Cold War can be traced back to the interwar years and antagonisms between indigenous communists and their opponents, the colonial governments and their later successors. Burma, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, and the Philippines join Vietnam and Indonesia as key regional players with their own agendas, as evidenced by the formation of SEATO and the Bandung conference. The threat of global Communism orchestrated from Moscow, which had such a powerful hold in the West, passed largely unnoticed in Southeast Asia, where ideology took a back seat to regime preservation. China and its evolving attitude toward the region proved far more compelling: the emergence of the communist government there in 1949 helped further the development of communist networks in the Southeast Asian region. Except in Vietnam, the Soviet Union’s role was peripheral: managing relationships with the United States and China was what preoccupied Southeast Asia’s leaders. The impact of the Sino-Soviet split is visible in the decade-long Cambodian conflict and the Sino-Vietnamese War of 1979. This succinct volume not only demonstrates the complexity of the region, but for the first time provides a narrative that places decolonization and nation-building alongside the usual geopolitical conflicts. It focuses on local actors and marshals a wide range of literature in support of its argument. Most importantly, it tells us how and why the Cold War in Southeast Asia evolved the way it did and offers a deeper understanding of the Southeast Asia we know today.
Fragile States In An Unequal World
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Author : Isabel Rocha de Siqueira
language : en
Publisher: Open Book Publishers
Release Date : 2022-10-26
Fragile States In An Unequal World written by Isabel Rocha de Siqueira and has been published by Open Book Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-26 with Political Science categories.
This is a book about people. ‘Fragile States’ in an Unequal World: The Role of the g7+ in International Diplomacy and Development Cooperation introduces the members of the g7+, a group formed by 20 conflict-affected states: why they came to believe in politics and policy; how they feel about their work, their family and their communities; and what they want to leave behind for the next generations. It is the story of their personal and collective values, their mistakes, and the challenges they faced, and it will resonate with anyone who has tried to organize and work with a group of very different people. This book is also a contribution for those seeking to influence international policy, especially from a disadvantageous position. It explores how to find your voice, use your survival skills, work with passion, decide how much to concede and act responsibly. Together, these lessons illuminate the paths that individual members have walked as they found their own voices, as well as how the g7+ fights to speak collectively. The book ends with a glimpse of the way forward, as Isabel Rocha de Siqueira encourages younger generations to engage with politics and policy generously, with hope for the future. Combining literature and hard facts – along with other elements such as illustrations, cartoon strips and photographs to tell the previously untold stories of public servants in poor, conflict-affected countries, the book offers an original (and very human) micro and macro perspective on the politics of development. It will be of interest to professionals in major development organisations, students and professors in development courses, policymakers, public servants, civil society, activists working for major international NGOs, and journalists who report on the development industry, as well as those with a general interest in international development cooperation, international diplomacy and other related fields.
Accidental Agent
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Author : Alan Judd
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2019-03-21
Accidental Agent written by Alan Judd and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-21 with Fiction categories.
'Alan Judd's special magic is to mix contemporary events as they break over our heads with the codes and crafts of the secret world on whose special traits he is always uncannily up to date' Peter Hennessy 'Plotting in the best le Carré tradition' Mail on Sunday 'A well researched plot, intelligent prose and topicality' Spectator From the author of Legacy, now a major BBC Film, and The Kaiser's Last Kiss comes a brilliant new novel for fans of John le Carre, Mick Herron and Charles Cumming. Brexit looms and Charles Thoroughgood, Chief of MI6, is forbidden for political reasons from spying on the EU. But when an EU official volunteers the EU’s negotiating bottom lines to one of his officers, Charles has to report it. Whitehall is eager for more but as the case develops Charles realises that it may not be quite what it appears. At the same time, he finds he has a family connection with a possible terrorist whom MI5 want checked out. In both cases, Charles is forced to become his own agent, seeking what he really does not want to find. 'Charles Thoroughgood, Chief of MI6, keeps the flame of true espionage burning brightly in a contemporary Brexit operation as political correctness threatens to close in on his freewheeling profession - authentic, clever and wonderfully entertaining' Sir Richard Dearlove, ex-Chief of MI6 Authoritative and packed with in-depth knowledge, Accidental Agent is a gripping new spy thriller from a master of the genre. ‘Judd infuses his writing with insider knowledge’New Statesman 'Wonderful. One of the best spy novels ever' Peter Hennessey on Legacy 'Belongs to the classic tradition of spy writing' Guardian 'Judd has an infallible grasp of intelligence'Spectator