City Diplomacy : An Introduction

Karvounis, Antonios M.

Routledge（2025/10発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 154 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781032747880
• DDC分類 320.85

Full Description

This book examines the theoretical, historical, and practical dimensions of how a city operates internationally. It explores the various approaches of the contentious term 'city diplomacy', its impact and follows examples throughout history, the origins of city diplomacy and its evolution through traditional town-twinning, city networks and smart cities.
Cities have become important actors on the world stage, they have developed diplomatic apparatus, and play an important role in securing sustainable futures across a range of key global issues, including climate change, inclusive economic growth, poverty eradication, housing, infrastructure, basic services, productive employment, food security and public health.
Practitioners along with scholars and students of political science, spatial planning, economic geography, international relations, and local government will find this an insightful, invaluable view of the subject.

Contents

Introduction

PART I

THE FRAMEWORK OF CITY DIPLOMACY

1. Paradiplomacy

2. City Diplomacy

3. The Forerunners of City Diplomacy

4. The Institutional Framework of City Diplomacy

PART II

TRADITIONAL AND MODERN TRENDS OF CITY DIPLOMACY

5. Town-Twinnings

6. City Networks

7. City Branding

8. Smart Cities

PART III

THE PRACTICE OF CITY DIPLOMACY

9. The Essentials of City Diplomacy

10. The Impact of City Diplomacy