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Abruptnesssudden diplomacy the worst that can be
practiced, 219
Absencethe absent are always wrong, 1not at the table, you’re on the menu, 1
Academicsdiplomats and soldiers distinguished, 1
Accessiondefined, 1
Accordsdefined, 1
Accreditationdefined, 1
Acheson, Deanamity not inevitable result of close
relations, 196clearance process promotes vagueness,
agreement by exhaustion, 41commercial restrictions cannot substitute for
war, 203fumbles at summits leave the goal line
open, 220function of diplomats to report and affect
events, 63memoranda of conversation, 199morality necessary to inspire trust between
states, 137negotiation, war by other means, 144perseverance in policy key to success, 165planning most profitable investment
of time, 169prestige is shadow cast by powersanctions unsuccessful means of interference
in internal affairs, 111summitry distracts policymakers from their
task, 220training makes diplomats cautious, not
innovative, 62
Acton, Lordbalance of power described, 173power corrupts, 175
Ad referendumdefined, 1virtue of in negotiation, 144
Adams, Abigailusefulness of large-scale entertainment, 74
Adams, Henrydiplomats should not complain about lies, 68
Adams, Johna bribe well placed, an intrigue of pleasure
with a woman, 25interests, not cultural affinities, determine
friendship, 90
Adams, John QuincyAmerica goes not abroad in search of
monsters to destroy, 117
Adjustmentconflict resolution awaits a ripe moment, 2more conducive to justice than resort
to force, 1possible only within context of agreed
international order, 211tactical maneuvers only when order itself
challenged, 157
Adversariesknowledge of them invaluable, 2mutual dependence of reflected in concepts, 2opportunities from domestic difficulties of, 2treaties with less durable than understandings
with friends, 233
Advocacydiplomatic, 2ideas don’t sell themselves, 2policy recommendations to sovereigns, 2problem of ‘localitis’, 127
Aeschylusin war, truth is the first casualty, 184
Aesopappeasement, 16quarrels of friends benefit foes, 191
Affabilitymust be tempered with dignity, 219
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Agentsselection of, 3
Agents, diplomaticdefined, 3indispensable, 3necessary at even the smallest courts, 71
Agent-Generaldefined, 3
Aggressioncannot be condoned regardless of who is the
attacker, 3nation armed and bankrupt, dangerous, 3self-defense sometimes dictates, 21usually disguised as self-defense, 3
Agréationprocess of requesting and receiving agrément, 4
Agreementsagreeing to disagree, 15constitute relationships, 145durable treaties based on reciprocal
advantage, 4enforcement of, 4enhancing confidence in, 231implementation, 145impossible without secrecy, 148in principle fine because they entail no
commitments, 181in principle not agreements, 3in principle, disagreements in practice, 181last like roses and young girls, 4multilateral conferences, 38must be tolerable to those who can wreck
them, 130must rest on real interests, not trust, 109observed while in harmony with interests, 4one-sided advantage fatal, 4only agree to what you can do, 233public scrutiny of vs. publicity about
negotiations, 147require compromise, which needs secrecy, 147selecting negotiator to reach, 152source of disagreements, 16the higher the summit the flimsier the, 221types concluded between states, 4understanding must be precise, 177
Agrémentdefined, 4
Ahimsadoctrine of avoidance of harm, 4
Aid advancing another power ruinous, 5can rent not buy allegiance, 5dangers of dependence on, 5foreign, 5friendship not the object of, 91to assure loyalty of client states, 5to neighbors a sign of weakness, 176utility of timely bribes, 25
Aide-mémoiredefined, 5
Alcohol drinking is a voluntary madness, 5international conferences, 38loosens self-control, 5
Alexander II (of Russia)unadulterated stupidity of diplomats, 248
Alignmentdefined, 5
Allen, George Venableforeign policy and propaganda go hand in
hand, 186
Alliancebasis of, 6defined, 6purpose, 6
Alliancesbased on sentiment, 7birth and death of, 7entangling with none, 34evolution of in conflict, 6friends, enemies, 7held together by fear, not love, 6leadership of, 7 like all fraternizations, disintegrate, 6like chains, weak links do not strengthen, 6made by hate for the same thing, not love, 7means by which states add to capacity to
persuade, 84means of buttressing against changing
interest, 6never make them with the powerful, 6only weakness dictates, 6reinsure by negotiating with the other side, 6to endure require care, respect, and shared
advantages, 7treaties of, 7union of thieves, 6weakness of, 7with neighbors in war, 161
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Alliesclose relations may not engender amity, 196defined by their enemies, 8dependent, 8distant are preferable, 8fighting with and without, 8no eternal, 110weak, 8
Ally defined, 8
Almeida, Francisco detime comes when mystery about negotiations
criminal, 147
Alternatdefined, 8
Ambassadoreffective, 9honest man sent to lie abroad, 9
Ambassador-at-largedefined, 9
Ambassadorsaccountability, 9activities of American described, 9advocacy, 2age of, 9amateur, 10, 13, 18, 100amateurism vs. professionalism, 10appearance, 16chiefs of diplomatic missions, 12contrasted with ministers of foreign affairs, 12contributions to policy formation by, 10credibility from their government, 11duties, 11duty to aggrandize their own state, 11empathetic advocates, 11expected to take charge, 10expertise on their host country, 12eyes and ears of states, 14have no battleships, 15how govern kingdom that know not how to
use?, 9indefatigable readers, 119initiative in absence of instructions, 105innkeepers to itinerant officials, 12insights about their own country, 11instructions, 105intelligence collectors, 10judgment is the controlling qualification, 12moral duties of, 137
much depends on personality and ability of, 13
must be men of strictest honor, 11necessity of, 75never off duty, 13obedience to instructions by, 13one official the state cannot do without, 9peace and war in their hands, 13probity essential, 182qualifications of 10, 13, 14qualities of effective, 14selection of 14, 66skill as orators required, 156skilled work requires a skilled workman, 10spies, 14spies with licenses, 14titled spies, 14to stand up for, you must stand up to, your
government, 10unwittingly mislead their hosts, 13using them well, 15welfare of nations dependent on, 15why do their work for them?, 75why people want to be one, 9wives never off duty, 210
Ambiguity, creative agreeing to disagree, 15
Amiabilitysustains communication, 15
Amitybonds across distance and cultural
differences, 15cordiality between nations based on
respect, 41maintained only by mutual respect, 15not inevitable result of close relations, 196
Analysisintelligence, 107worst case, 15
Analystsstatesmen, 16
Anger contrary to wise deliberation, 16indignation and rancor foreign to diplomacy,
198man prone to ill-fitted to negotiation, 16never get angry except on purpose, 16
Annexationdefined, 16
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Annihilationdefined, 16
Anonymous [La embajada española]ambassadors’ knowledge of their host country,
12diplomacy is deceit, 54flattery generates goodwill, 83
Antagonistslearning from, 16
Appearancean ambassador should be good-looking, 16
Appeasementa power which begins to yield is finished, 16acquiescence under insult no escape
from war, 17appeasers hope crocodiles will eat
them last, 17conciliating a tiger, 17defined, 16, 17justification for, 17only give up what you could hold, 17passive, 18revolutionary states, 214stores up trouble, 24stroking tigers won’t make them kittens, 17unyielding stubbornness as risky as, 17 yield to all and end with nothing, 16
Appointees, politicalbizarre American tradition, 18business experience as qualification for
ambassadorship, 13distinguished credentials in other fields, 13ingrates and enemies, 18legation is stuffed mattress for political
acrobats, 171men with the most money and the fewest
votes, 18named for the good of the nominee, not the
country, 18risk of appointment, 10scum and refuse of the political puddle, 171seek sinecures and luxurious enjoyment, 18skilled work requires a skilled workman, 10some sent because needed, some not wanted
at home, 18travel at government expense and write a
book, 18United Nations, 18
Apprehensionsfear of danger justifies war, 19
Arbitral awarddefined, 19
Arbitration better to lose in the courts than in the
foxholes, 19defense through resort to, 19defined, 19substitution of burning for smoldering
issues, 19when to use, 19
Argumentsmemoranda of conversation, 199negotiation should never degenerate to, 19
Aristophanes learning from enemies, 73
Aristotle civil confusions springs from trifles, 103 war must be regarded as only a means to
peace, 239
Armsdiplomacy without them, 20
Arms controldefense conducted by other means, 20defined, 20negotiations not a form of conflict resolution,
20
Arms salesuseful instrument of state policy, 20
Aron, Raymonddiplomacy is convincing without resort to
force, 58strategy and diplomacy inseparable, 135
Arrestsduties of consular officers, 20
Arthasastra of Kautilyaa king without power is conquered, 173an assassin achieves more than full army, 21benefits of peace or war, 24 duties of ambassadors, 11Earth devours a king who is inclined to peace,
159intelligence and science can overreach energy
and might, 114intelligence and statecraft can overcome
power, 108inviolability of ambassadors, 182
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king ready to strike inspires awe, 51methods of dealing with contentious
situations, 40miraculous results achieved by practice of
subversion, 219only weakness calls for conciliation and
alliances, 6pursuit of wrong policy provokes enemies, 170strength is power, success is happiness, 219three components of power, 172welfare of state depends on active foreign
policy, 87wise man can kill using intellect, 106
Assassinationan assassin achieves more than full army, 21defined, 21
Assistance, foreignbribery, 25can rent not buy allegiance, 5 utility of devalued by time, 5
Asylum, politicaldefined, 21
Athenian ambassadorsrecourse to words following reverses in war, 47
Attachédefined, 21
Attachés, militaryfunctions of, 21synonym for spy, 21
Attachés, pressvital role of, 21
Attackattitudes toward preemptive determined by
geopolitics, 21preemptive justified by imminent danger, 22prevent a mischief before it occurs, 22principles of, 22self-defense sometimes dictates aggression, 22
Attritiondefined, 22
Augustine, Saint
charity not substitute for justice withheld, 118purpose of all war is peace, 163
Austin, Warrenbetter diplomats be bored than young men
die, 60
Authoritydefined, 22of ambassadors to question instructions, 10legitimacy is proof of, 22
Azomessengers like magpies, 134
Backgroundbasis for discussion with journalists, 23
Background, deepbasis for discussion with journalists, 23
Bacon, Franciscourtesy to strangers, 216dealing with opponents in negotiations, 152just fear of danger a lawful cause of war, 19selection of diplomatic agents, 3transparent countenances reveal secret hearts,
79
Badchoices, 29difference between bad and worse, 23
Bagehot, Walter
old diplomacy carried on in drawing rooms, 155
Bailey, Nathanthreats without power like powder without
ball, 227
Bailey, Thomas A.agreements in principle, disagreements in
practice, 181arbitration preferable to war, 19distance weakens power, 172do not do in secrecy that which is shameful,
205rattling the scabbard, 84self-interest as the basis of foreign policy, 109
Balancecapabilities of, 23fervor of, 81
Balancerdefined, 23
Balfour, Arthur Jamespeacemaking undercut by public statements,
164
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Balzac, Honoré degratitude expected only by fools, 94
Barbaro, Ermolaofirst duty of ambassadors, 11
Bargainingbetween states, 24contrasted with persuasion, 166defined, 23large part of diplomacy as of all politics, 24principle of diplomacy, 24
Bargaining powerdefined, 24depends on apparent options, 24victors’ diminishes with time, 236
Bartoli, Domenicodrawbacks of summit meetings, 222
Battle means of untying knot that would not yield to
the tongue, 24right strategy can lose all battles but win war,
24
Battlefield resultsdiplomacy can’t better, 24
BeaumarchaisVilify! Vilify! Some of it will stick, 184
Belisariusmost complete victory to compel enemy to
give up, 237
Belligerencydefined, 24
Benefitsof peace or war, 24
Berle, Adolf A.economics a means of peace, 71
Bierce, Ambrosealliances defined, 6battle unties knots that the tongue could
not, 24compromise means each gets what he ought
not to have, 36consuls, definition of in American politics, 39definition of diplomacy, 55international arbitration, 19
Bilateraldefined, 24
Bismarck, Otto vona power which begins to yield is finished, 16in politics there is no place for pity, 47no sentimental alliances!, 7our generals save us from our diplomats, 25politeness even in war, 171politics is the art of the possible, 172preventive war like committing suicide out of
fear of death, 244sentimental policy knows no reciprocity, 208special interests must not override national,
111tasks of statesmen, 216
Black, Eugenerole and tasks of planning, 167
Blaker, Michaelbargaining power defined, 24domino effect in negotiations, 145sham concessions, 36
Blaker, Michael, citing otherskey to success in negotiations, 140
Blocdefined, 25
Blockade defined, 25
Bluffingdeadlines and ultimata, 25fostering trust essential to carry out, 230more effective, if believed, than sincere threat
not believed, 25threats and, 227
Blundersbureaucratic, usual cause of quarrels, 25generals rectify diplomatic misfortunes, 25protocol, 187
Boerne, Ludwigdiplomacy to speak French, nothing, and
falsehood, 55
Bohlen, Charles E.diplomats’ primary business with
governments, 62
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Bonham-Carter, Violetpolitics is power of persuading others to
accept ideas, 172specialists not infallible policy advisers, 170
Bordersnot changed by conferences, 25
Boren, James H.when in doubt, mumble, 26
Boswell, Jamespoliteness makes happiness, 171
Boyce, Richard Fyfecompliments make new friends, 81diplomacy’s critics, 43
Boycottpolitical merits of, 203Woodrow Wilson on power of, 203
Bozeman, Addacold wars are covert and protracted, 239history foremost tool for political analysis, 98
Bragaccia, Gasparodiplomacy, making peace and coalitions for
war, 51
Braun, Konradambassadors must be eloquent, 71
Brevityvirtues of in reporting, 198
Bribery humane investment, 25law of nations not concerned with, 25man may serve his country well with, 25
Briggs, Ellisalways be in with the outs, 156appeasement stores up trouble, 17criteria for diplomatic recognition, 194criteria for recognition of new governments,
28modifying other countries’ institutions, 111political appointments for good of nominees,
not the country, 18protection of diplomats by host country, 182something-for-something is good diplomacy,
229weak allies, 8
Brinkmanshipgoing to the verge, but not into war, 26
British governmentright to deal in a neutral language, 121
Broglie, Albert dediplomacy prevents force alone from
governing relations, 53
Bryan, William Jennings nothing is final between friends, 89
Brzezinski, Zbigniewforce unguided by political ends makes
political messes, 83toothless diplomacy not persuasive, 88
Buddhist scripturerules of friendship, 91true friends, 90
Bufferdefined, 26
Bülow, Bernard vondiplomacy a first-class seat at theater
of life, 58
Bülow, Heinrich vondiplomat’s duty to be active in society, 40diplomats should not be taken by surprise, 223indignation and rancor foreign to
diplomacy, 198
Bundy, McGeorgebeing known to have strength, 218relationship between policy and military
power, 176
Bureaucracyspirit of contrasted with spirit of policy, 169
Bureaucratsdistinguished from statesmen, 26foreign ministry, 26man on the spot wiser than, 62no old, bold bureaucrats, 26
Burke, Edmunddefinition of diplomacy, 55fear robs the mind of power and reasoning, 81great empires and little minds go ill
together, 73hatred of nations, 74heart of diplomacy to grant graciously, 36
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terrorist lies beneath surface of ideology, 102learning from enemies, 16power sets few limitations on itself, 173use of force alone is but temporary, 84
Burton, Richardinstructions to his wife on moving, 211peace is the dream of the wise, 163
Businessdefined, 26
Businessmen
as ambassadors, 14, 18
Busk, Douglashelpfulness of rules of protocol, 187
Caccia, Haroldto stand up for, you must stand up to your
government, 10
Caesar, Juliusbad precedents begin as justifiable
measures, 177conquerors may do as they please with the
vanquished, 236human nature imbued with desire for
liberty, 125inviolability of ambassadors sacred, 182
Caligulalet them hate us as long as they fear us, 50
Callières, Françoise dea lie leaves a drop of poison, 68alcohol in diplomacy, 5amateur diplomatists seldom succeed, 10amateurs serve costly apprenticeship in
diplomacy, 61cipher worth more than gold, 206clarity and simplicity essential in
reporting, 198command of temper important in
diplomacy, 15cooks are excellent conciliators, 40dictation by the powerful is not
negotiation, 143diplomacy is a profession as exacting as
others, 183diplomatic colleagues, 33diplomats must control the urge to speak, 207dishonesty proof of smallness of mind, 68effects of good food and drink, 74essential qualities of ambassadors defined, 64harmonizing real interests, 110
lawyers make poor diplomats, 122negotiators should be apt listeners, 150no better investment than espionage, 75objectives of diplomats, 64powerful nations should make the first
move, 177reciprocal advantage in agreements
essential, 3relationships of ambassadors with citizens
abroad, 30secrecy the soul of diplomacy, 205
Calling cardsp.c., 159p.f., 159p.p.c., 159p.r., 159
Calls defined, 27
Cambon, Julesambassadors must be men of strictest
honor, 11ambassadors vs. foreign ministers, 12best instrument the words of a decent man, 74comradeship among diplomatic colleagues, 32diplomats should not succeed with a bang, 148foreign policy not a matter of sentiment, 87insincerity a grave defect in a public man, 104moral influence most essential qualification of
diplomats, 104necessity of judgment in ambassadors, 12negotiation confidential like a conversation,
147new diplomacy nothing new, 153no truly secret diplomacy, 147secrecy of negotiations forgiven by
posterity, 61the day secrecy is abolished, 205word of an honest man the best tool, 153
Cambon, Paulan ambassador is not a subaltern, 105
Camus, Albertcharm, getting the answer yes, 29
Candidmeaning of, 27
Candordiplomatic, 27 guileless speech, 27more likely than subtlety to achieve
success, 27
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Canning, Georgeallies in balance of power defined by
enemies, 8
Cao Caowho wishes to fight must first reckon the cost,
244
Capabilitiesnational purposes must be proportional to, 189
Capabilities and intentions foreign policy must plan on basis of both, 27reporting on, influencing, 27
Capitalsgreat capitals foster great delusions, 27
Capitulationdefined, 27
Carteldefined, 27
Castlereagh, Viscountright of interference in internal affairs, 111
Casus belli, defined, 28foederis, defined, 28
Catherine II (of Russia) power without nation’s confidence is
nothing, 175
Catlin, Wynndiplomacy saying ‘nice doggie’ till you
find a rock, 54
Censorshipdefined, 28
Ceremoniesget the formalities right, never mind
moralities, 28
Chamberlain, Austenconferences inhibit compromise and
agreement, 38
Champagneno government could survive without, 28
Chancerydefined, 28head of, defined, 28
Changebalance of power uncertain during, 174difficulties of initiating new order, 156nations are changed by time, 28nations wax and wane, 28perils of reform by evil governments, 195
Change of governmentcriteria for recognition, 28
Characterindicated by company a man keeps, 28
Character, judgingto understand a person, look at aspirations, 29
Chargé d’affairesad interim, defined, 29defined, 29
Charitybeware its recipients, 29donor shouldn’t publicize, 29donor values more than recipient, 29generosity captures the decent, antagonizes
the mean, 29
Charmgetting the answer without asking the
question, 29
Charterdefined, 29
Chen Haotruce proposal may be a plot, 230
Chesterfield, Lordnever seem wiser than others, 100
Childs, J. Rivespolicy is substance, diplomacy is process, 169
Choices, badwhen all bad, worst not so dreadful, 29
Choiseultruth is artifice, 231
Churchill, Winstonallies develop opinions of their own, 8appeasement, 17diplomatic relations a convenience, not a
compliment, 197doctrine helps deal with surprises, 69
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evaluation of diplomatic reporting, 199fighting with and without allies, 8in victory, magnanimity; in peace, good will,
236jaw-jaw better than war-war, 249longer look back, farther can look forward, 98mistaken policies born in dishonest advice,
170problems of victory difficult, 237secrets of statecraft found in history, 98
Cicero aim of war to live unhurt in peace, 244victory by nature insolent and haughty, 236
Circumstanceimprisons more than it helps, 29
Citizens abroad ambassadors’ duties to, 29arrests, 20entertainment by ambassadors, 30useful sources of information, 30
Civil warsintervention in, 30
Civilians war hath no fury like a non-combatant, 245
Civilitybe civil to all, 30
Clark, Ericfunctions of military attachés, 21protocol enables orderly diplomacy, 187
Clark, Eric, citing othersconsuls the Cinderellas of the diplomatic
service, 40information and cultural diplomacy, 58
Classificationintended to determine degree of protection
required, 30
Clausewitz, Carl Maria vonmany intelligence reports contradictory
during war, 108peace seldom reigns in Europe, never
throughout the world, 161pursue one great decisive aim with
determination, 189the weak must be armed so as not to be
overwhelmed, 179victory defined 236
war is continuation of policy by other means, 245
Clemency, Georgeswar too important to be left to the generals,
239
Clevernessif sufficiently clever, can outwit self, 30
Client statesdefined, 30expect no real favors from other nations, 81nothing so imperious as feebleness supported
by force, 30passionate attachments for, 80
Coalitondefined, 30
Coalitionsat the mercy of most determined member, 31celebrate victory by dividing into parts, 32created out of fear not affection, 30fewer the objectives, more durable the
cohesion, 32for war, diplomacy and, 52great states demand position of supreme
leadership, 31interest in survival transcends ideology in, 103making and breaking, 31natural history of imperils status quo
powers, 32reasons for dissolution, 31require a single point of command and
control, 31rise and fall of, 31
Cobden, Richardfree trade breaks down barriers between
nations, 228
Coerciondefined, 32
Coexistenceno promise of universal concord, 103
Colleaguescollegiality of the diplomatic profession, 32corporate spirit and comradeship between, 32
Colleagues, diplomaticselecting which to cultivate, 33sources of information, 33utility of collegiality of diplomatic corps, 41
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Colton, Charles Calebgrant what you cannot refuse, conciliate who
you cannot conquer, 83
Command, leadershipdefined, 33
Command presenceambassadors and heads of delegation must
have, 33
Commerceambassadors are chief trade promotion
officers, 34contrasted with diplomacy, 33diplomacy especially concerned with, 48establishes a Community of Interests, 33free trade breaks barriers between nations, 229imperialism from, 34natural effect is peace, 34peace, commerce, and honest friendship with
all, 34rivalries a source of war, 34trade promotion by ambassadors, 34unprincipled, 34
Commines, Philippe detwo great princes should never meet face-to-
face, 220
Commitmentsagreements in principle are fine as they entail
none, 181fidelity to those of negotiators, 34treaties must be observed, 34
Common sensenothing more loathesome than a man
lacking, 12
Communicationamong diplomats a two-way street, 35
Communicationssecrecy of, 206security of, 35strategic, 35
Communiquédefined, 35
Communitydefined, 35
Compactdefined, 35
Compellencedefined, 35more demanding than deterrence, 35
Compromise each gets what he ought not to have, 35give-and-take essential, 36impossible for moral claims, 101inability to make can strengthen a negotiator,
149liabilities of doctrine emphasizing, 144
Concessionsdifficulties of democracies making, 49good diplomacy cedes few, 36he who would preserve everything, preserves
nothing, 218heart of diplomacy to grant graciously, 36necessary, 36sham, 36the more made in negotiation the more
expected, 36
Conciliationdefined, 36first conciliate, then crush, 37only weakness calls for, 6
Conciliatorsmotivations of, 36
Concorddefined, 37
Concordatdefined, 37
CondescensionNeither argument nor seductive dance, 37
Conferencedefined, 37
Conferencesborders not changed by, 25chance to get sore, scare up a war, 38conditions for successful diplomacy at, 37criteria for success of, 38factors in success of, 37liver damage consequent to, 38name-calling at, left to the foreign ministers,
37only succeed when results arranged
beforehand, 37poor places to reach agreements, 37preclude compromise and agreement, 37
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promote obstinacy rather than solutions, 37
Confidenceskeeping confidences central to diplomacy, 38
Conflict resolutionarms control not a form of, 20when negotiation is necessary to achieve, 139
Conquestthe cruel working of political madness and
abused power, 38
Consentdefined, 38
Consistencyvacillation inconsistent with success and
dignity, 38
Constancyno disgrace in disregarding promises made
under duress, 184of republics more reliable than princes, 38
Constitution defined, 39
Constructivedefined, 39
Consul generaldefined, 39
Consular agentdefined, 39
Consular relationsdefined, 196
Consulatedefined, 39
Consulate generaldefined, 40
Consulsarrested citizens, 20Cinderellas of the diplomatic service, 40powers and responsibilities, 40
Contacts be wary of those most eager for, 40diplomat’s duty to work on human flesh, 40
Contentious situationmethods of dealing, 40
Conventiondefined, 40
Conversationintimate talk made unthreatening by
diplomats, 40
Conviction advantages of having, 69
Cooper, J. Fenimorecommercial imperialism, 34
Coordinationclearance process promotes vagueness and
agreement by exhaustion, 41
Cordialmeaning of, 41
Cordialitybetween negotiators, 149rests on mutual respect, 41
Cornford, F. M.propaganda, 184
Corps consular, defined, 41dean of diplomatic, defined, 45diplomatic, defined, 41
Counselappear to be reminding, not correcting, 1
Counselorof embassy, defined, 41qualifications of good, 41
Coup d’étatdefined, 41
Couragepolitical victory from military defeat, 41
Courierdiplomatic, defined, 41
Courtesydefined, 42keeps doors open, 42seldom costs anything and demonstrates
confident strength, 42should mark international intercourse, 42
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Couve de Murville, Maurice-Jacquesone does not negotiate to conclude something,
143
Covenantdefined, 42
Craig, Gordon A. and George, Alexander L.coercive diplomacy defined and described, 52deterrence defined, 51
Cramb, J. A.peace a truce on the battlefield of time, 160
Creaghe, John St. G., citing othershumor helps solve problems, 100management of delegations at conferences, 142
Credentialsdefined, 42
Credibilitycannot be enhanced by a reputation for
failure, 42he don’t believe you, you don’t believe him, 42like virginity, can’t be recovered once
breached, 42
Crimes, warthreat to charge adds to resistance, 42
Crisis, responsebetter to be adequate at once than perfect
when too late, 43
Crisesdeflate by talking it to death, 43frighten the weak but inspire the strong, 42let women run things, 43never treat cold, only hot, 42responses of bureaucrats, statesmen to, 26usual response of international organizations
to, 43
Criticismavoid joining natives in toward their own
country, 43
Crocker, Chester A.bias not an obstacle to success in
peacemaking, 132borrowed leverage in mediation, 130creating formulae for peacemaking, 130effectiveness in foreign policy, 86end games in peacemaking, 165
existing situation may give peacemaker leverage, 131
grand strategy does not wait for right conditions, 217
joint mediation, 131knowledge demanded of peacemakers, 131leverage from others in peacemaking, 131need for secure reporting channels,
confidentiality, 35peacemakers must respect parties and their
concerns, 134peacemaking may require action to ripen the
conflict, 132power and leverage of mediators, 133proposals for settlement from the mediator in
peacemaking, 134reframing questions to induce negotiation, 179role of mediators vis-à-vis the parties, 133smart statecraft results when wits, wallets and
muscle pull together, 213smart statecraft uses hard power intelligently,
175strategy for prenegotiation phase, 179third parties as source of leverage in
peacemaking, 131
Cromwell, Oliverinterest keeps peace, 162man-of-war best ambassador, 176
Culbertson, Elypower politics, law of the jungle, 176
Customsignorance of a source of war, 44men prefer their own usages, 33never export your nation’s but learn your
hosts’, 44
Damage, battledefined, 45
Damage, collateralprovides motivation to fight on, not surrender,
45
Danès, Bishopconceal nothing in reporting, 198
Dargent, Josephchampagne and diplomats, 28
Davies, John Patonsuccessful diplomacy is unpublicized, 220
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Dawes, Charles G.diplomacy easy on the brain but hell on the
feet, 231
De Gaulle, Charlesdiplomats useful only in fair weather, 67graveyards full of indispensable men, 103state has no friends, only interests, 89treaties are like roses and young girls, 4
Deadlinesfocus resistance and must be enforced, 45
Deandiplomatic corps, defined, 45
Debrah, Kojoradios, TVs, and jet planes in diplomacy, 225
Decadencewhen good intentions exceed power to fulfill,
45
Deceitcountering in time-honored ways, 46deception central to most techniques of
statecraft, 46diplomacy an honored mode of, 54diplomats deceive after dumbness causes
war, 45diplomats have no cause to complain about, 68dishonesty is proof of smallness of mind, 68dissembling excusable in public business, 69laudable in war, 45not a qualification of a modern diplomat, 45only rulers should have privilege of, 45Palmerston’s ‘Eleventh Commandment’, 46self-defeating, 45
Deceptiondeceive diplomatists by speaking truth, 46likely to succeed if concealed from enemy
until execution, 46most necessary when press is free to report, 46with force, governs international relations, 46
Deception, militaryusing force is matter of, 46
Declarationdefined, 47
Defeatalternative ways of coping with, 47in politics there is no place for pity, 47instruction from, 47
negation of diplomacy, 230reverses lead to diplomacy, 47supreme stimulus for a nation of spirit, 237wars ended by losers, not victors, 246
Defeat, strategicfailure to achieve war aims, 47
Defeatismman who believes he will be beaten a bad
diplomat, 47
Defense, destructioncannot save something by provoking others to
destroy, 48
Defense, retreatbest to retreat to stronger less vulnerable
position, 48
Definitions of diplomacyacademic, 54art of convincing without resort to force, 58art of resolving difficulties peacefully, 56art of taking the possible beyond its local
dimensions, 54bargaining from interests without
sentimentality, 53continuation of war by other means, 56diplomats’ method of perpetuating their
profession, 52entire fabric of foreign relations, 59expression of national strength in discourse,
55honored mode of deceit, 54letting someone else have your way, 55lie and deny, 54managing by measures short of war, 56managing relations through negotiation, 55means of adjusting quarrels, quelling
controversies, 53obscure art hidden in deceit and cloaked in
mystery, 56parliamentary diplomacy, factors in, 57patriotic art of lying, 55peaceable coercion, 57policy and conduct of relations distinguished,
55political rape disguised as seduction, 59say ‘nice doggie’ till you find a rock, 55say nastiest things nicely, 57science of negotiation, 57skill in conduct of international intercourse, 55software of national security policy, 59speaking French, nothing, and falsehood, 55the police in grand costume, 51
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Defoe, Danielintelligence the soul of public business, 107
Delayfact-finding missions, 79incompetence as means of achieving, 48negotiating to gain time, 48offers to talk, 225time is useful product of foreign ministries, 48until others wane, 48
Demagogueryneeds an enemy and will find one, 48
Demandsexactions undermine relationships, 76
Demands, publicdon’t make unless have reason, 48
Démarchedefined, 48
Démarcheslevel of determines impact, 48perils of embellishing, 49
Demeanoract as friend or foe as circumstance requires,
49
Democraciescrowd psychology a source of war, 50difficulties in making concessions to
foreigners, 49dilatory diplomacy, 49passionate diplomacy, 50popular passion for war, 240propensity for impulse rather than prudence,
50war and peace, 50
Demosthenesaccountability of ambassadors, 9ambassadors have no battleships, 15diplomacy in democracies, 49
Deniability, plausiblecovert action incurs costs of overt action, 50
Desperationif choices disastrous, worst for opponent is
best, 50
Detaineedefined, 50
Détentedefined, 50must be seen in facts, 51
Deterrencecomponents of, 51defined, 52 failure of, 51let them hate as long as they fear, 51one sword keeps another in the sheath, 51potent and credible threats, 52preparation for war effective in preserving
peace, 52speak softly and carry a big stick, 51strategy contrasted, 217to secure peace be ready always for war, 193world in awe of the king ready to strike, 51
Dialoguekeep friends close, enemies closer, 52
Dialogue, diplomatictool for dealing with difficult countries, 52
Differences among friendssmall ones not damage great friendships, 52
Dining social bonding, 52soul of diplomacy, 74
Diodorus, the Athenianprecipitation and anger contrary to wise
deliberation, 16
Diplomacyabuse of in ideological warfare, 53alternative to force alone governing
relations, 53application of intelligence and tact to conduct
of relations, 52as dangerous to the morals as local politics, 58aspect of politics, requires confidentiality, 206backed by power, 58beginnings of, 53best leaves other side reasonably satisfied, 56better for diplomats to be bored than for men
to die, 60by conference, 37changeless for good reason, 59coercive, defined, 53coercive, strategy of, 54communication with accuracy, imagination,
tact, good sense, 54contrasted with law, 54critics of, 43
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defense not a substitute, 73defined, 54 enables nation to avoid perishing heroically,
60engage opponents in web of common
interests, 59first-class seat at theater of life, 58fomenting feuds between enemies, 57form of national security policy in normal
times, 170function of identifying common interests, 110hard trade with many demands, 183helps form and restrain foreign policy, 85is not policy but its effectuation, 170know one’s own mind, let others know it, 60less costly and hazardous than war, 58like dance, calls for sureness of footing, 60like good bookkeeping, 42limits of when force has abdicated, 83logic of no use in, 127making peace and coalitions for war, 52must be judged by what it prevents, 54must be kept separate from domestic
politics, 56necessity of, 57of mediation, 132of women like that of eunuchs, 60open a contradiction in terms, 57parliamentary, defined, 57personal diplomacy ephemeral, 57plot and counterplot, 58practice of relies on confidence and credit, 58practice of ways and means, not grand
designs, 58process by which policy carried out, 170purpose not to outwit opponents, 59revolutionary regimes and, 59secret nothing more than established
method, 59servant of statecraft, 213sewer through which flows the scum, 171sincere no more possible than dry water, 250strategy and, 217subject matter of, 59sudden success very costly in, 219too portentous for politicians, too political
for generals, 59triumphs leave resentment and suspicion
behind, 58ultima ratio of its war, 56war strategy and, 247with women, 60
Diplomacy, amateurlike world’s oldest profession, undermined by
amateurs, 53
Diplomacy, breakoutlike maneuver warfare, 53
Diplomacy, combatunarmed combat between states, 54
Diplomacy, democraticrequires empathy which is hard for
democracies, 56
Diplomacy, languagewords that prevent reaching for swords, 56
Diplomacy, peacecan bring gift of peace, 57
Diplomacy, publicdefined, 59governed by foreign policy needs, 59
Diplomacy, shuttledefined, 59
Diplomacy, tacticsmeasures short of war, 60
Diplomacy, warcomplements not substitutes for military
measures, 60
Diplomatic agentsdefined, 3why have a dog and bark yourself?, 3you don’t buy a canary and sing yourself, 75
Diplomatic corpsdistinct society of professionals, 64not a school of virtue, 137utility of collegiality of, 33
Diplomatic lifeeasy on the brain, hell on the feet, 60made up of protocol, Geritol, alcohol, 60
Diplomatic workaffects the life of the nation, 61
Diplomatsamateur serve apprenticeship damaging to
their trust. 62approach every problem with an open mouth,
61best interested in what they find at post, 62can cut neighbor’s throat without him noticing
it, 61
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can tell you to go to hell so you look forward to it, 61
chameleons, 62chief purpose the transaction of business with
governments, 62communication among a two-way street, 35critics of, 43difference from military men, 67distinctive business of, 61empathy which comes from experience, 72envoys, reporters, representatives, 64essential qualities for effectiveness, 86essential to starting wars, 67estrangement from compatriots, 63function of relations with party in power, 63function of to observe, report, affect events, 63icons of their nation, 63, 66implement policies of statesmen by peaceful
means, 212insults, 64irony a serious fault in, 115journalists contrasted with, 64leads parade when run out of town, 61lessen tensions and promote understanding,
61magpies, 134man on the spot wiser than bureaucrats in
capital, 62missionaries, fanatics and lawyers, 62moral influence essential qualification of, 104most civilized portion of the human race, 184most useful qualities of, 65must tend the international system, 63negotiators and protectors of compatriots
abroad, 64not enough to be an ass, 171not fussed over by historians, 62objectives for, 64presence on scene a unique asset, 66professional brothers to warriors, 67qualifications of good, 64qualities for successful, 65qualities of, 65qualities of good reporting officers, 107qualities of the perfect enumerated, 65responsibilities to statesmen, 215selection of, 66self-image vs. popular image, 63share responsibility for foreign policy with
home governments, 65should not be taken by surprise, 223standards for recruitment, 65task of to make up for misunderstanding,
ignorance, 94thinks twice before saying nothing, 61
training makes them cautious rather than innovative, 62
training of, 66try to solve problems made by other
diplomats, 61unadulterated stupidity compared to soldiers,
248use ears, not mouth, 64useful only in fair weather, 67warriors and, 248warriors without weapons, 67winners called statesmen, 66work of practical intercourse with men, 66
Disagreements, resolvingfocus on active disputes, 67
Disarmamentdefined, 67difficulty of, 68
Disastersprotection of resident nationals, 30
Discourtesymanifests arrogance, envy, belligerence, 68
Discretionapprentice diplomats must learn, 66avoid hornet sting by not intruding on nest, 68evidence of reliability, 68more to regret from words than silence, 68protection of confidences by other states, 206
Dishonestya lie leaves a drop of poison, 68diplomats have no cause to complain about, 68no occasion can justify, 126proof of smallness of mind, 68reputation for trickiness will dog a diplomat,
68telling chiefs what they want to hear makes
bad policies, 170
Disillusionmenthappens only if develop illusions, 68
Dispatch defined, 69
Displaced persondefined, 69
Disraeli, Benjaminimportance of knowing when to forego
advantage, 83
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in politics nothing contemptible, 172public opinion generally means public
sentiment, 187weak government eager to resort to strong
measures, 94
Dissemblingexcusable in public business, 69
Dissentduty and limits of by ambassadors, 69manner of graceful and effective, 2often taken for insult, 69
Distance makes no enmity but enmity makes distance,
15
Divide and ruleaggravate differences between smaller parties,
69
Documentspreservation of in negotiations, 145
Doctrinetransform intelligence into effective action, 69
Doctrine, rulesyoung men know rules, older men know
exceptions, 70
Dolcet, Etienneambassadors should be good-looking, 16
Domestic politicsautistic delusions from, 70do not excuse foreign disasters, 70suffering of diplomats from, 70
Douglas-Home, Alexanderdon’t buy a canary and sing yourself, 75
Doyenne defined, 70
Draftingnever place an adjective before a noun, 70telegrams, 199the shorter the greater the impact, 199
Draftsadvantageous to provide first draft of
agreement, 70
Drake, Francis
prevent a mischief betimes rather than revenge it too late, 22
Drinkeffects of at conferences, 38how to, 5
Dryden, John peace is war in masquerade, 160
Du Muemploy the wise, brave, covetous, and stupid,
166victory without pain uncelebrated, 237war may be defined as punishment, 245
Dulles, Allenqualities of good reporting officers, 108
Dulles, John Fosterbrinkmanship defined, 26cannot condone aggression, 3friendship not a foreign policy objective, 91no nation’s policy can be ascertained from
official statements, 213
Duplicitydiplomacy not a science of, 70
Durant, Willdiplomacy is art of saying nothing when
speaking, 103statesman cannot afford to be a moralist, 137
Eagernessa liability in negotiation, 71
Earle, Edward Meadgrand strategy defined, 217strategy defined, 216
Eayrs, Jamescredibility of propaganda rests on gullibility,
185deception central to most techniques of
statecraft, 46paradox of power works to advantage of small
states, 209power consists in having things your way, 223scratch a diplomat, find a frustrated planner,
168statesman incapable of statecraft should find a
new job, 86
Eban, Abbaauthority of negotiators, 149
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bluff that is believed, 25breaking relations, 196 diplomacy in wartime, 248if power factors change rapidly,
miscalculation, 173international organizations as police, 112judge diplomacy by what it prevents, 54media attention inhibits success in
negotiations, 147media disrupts diplomacy, 147negotiations endangered by premature
publicity, 148oratory at international organizations, 112semantic obsessions of diplomats, 210wisdom occurs when other alternatives
exhausted, 249
Economic powerstring one can pull not push, 71
Economic sectiondefined, 71
Economicsburden of sanctions falls where you do not
wish, 203economic balance like strategic balance, 71money is not the sinews of war, 175not an end in itself, 71of war, 240
Eden, Anthonydiplomacy is strategy’s twin, 217good diplomacy to resist a score, 56nothing more dangerous than unrealistic
foreign policy, 85technology cuts distance, sharpens shock, 225
Egan, Maurice Francisman on the spot wiser than bureaucrats in
foreign offices, 62
Einstein, Albertimportance of ambassadors of small states,
209
Eisenhower, Dwight D.a people that values privilege above principles,
181destroying from within what trying to defend
from without, 89manufacture general war scare to achieve
political aims, 81plans are useless but planning indispensable,
167premature disclosures bar agreements, 188
war is sterile of positive result, 247
Ekvall, Robert B.character and qualities needed by interpreters,
113interpreter is faithful echo, 114loss of nuance in simultaneous interpreting,
113translation of meaningless statements, 229
Elizabeth Ido not tell secrets to those not tested, 205monarchs ought to put to death instigators of
war, 241
Eloquenceambassadors must be good orators, 156prudence and learning avail little without, 71
Embassies locally hired employees, 71morale, 136necessary at even the smallest courts, 71staffing levels, 211
Embassy defined, 71
Emerson, Ralph Waldoflattery confirms our importance to us, 82strike at a king, you must kill him, 243to have a friend, be one, 90
Emissarydefined, 71
Empathyattention to the judgment of others important,
71contrasted with sympathy in negotiation, 223diplomacy more effective with, 71fingerspitzengefühl comes from experience, 71perils of with home government, 71problem of ‘localitis’, 127utility of in negotiation, 71
Empire, durationall claim to be eternal, none are, 72
Empire, hegemonicenlist universal resistance, 72
Empiresgreat and little minds go ill together, 73
Enemiesallies of tomorrow, 73
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be known by your, 73befriend, check, or fight, 73choosing, 73contact with, 73enemies of enemies are friends, 73hatred of, 73hatred of affects judgement, 73learning from, 73make enemy to make friends, 73neighbors are natural, 73no perpetual, 110observe them to find out faults, 73support the weaker against the stronger, 73threats from, 228use to catch a snake, 73
Enemy demandsdon’t discount course of action that coincides
with, 74
Enmity indictments against a whole people, 74poor basis for policy, 74
Ententedefined, 74rapprochement, 193
Entertainmentambassadors must be liberal and magnificent,
74citizens abroad, 29cooks are excellent conciliators, 41cultivate relationships with influential people,
74dining is the soul of diplomacy, 74farewell parties, 79give good dinners and pay attention to the
women, 52management of ambassador’s residence, 200more can be accomplished at one party, 74receptions like mousetraps, 194
Envoydefined, 74
Envoysnecessity for, 75
Envoys, specialyou don’t buy a canary and sing yourself, 75
Equilibriumdefined, 75
Erasmusonly those with no experience delight in war,
239war begets war; equity, equity, 247worst peace better than most just war, 161
Escalationdefined, 75
Escalation, grand strategyopposite of, 75
Espionageforeknowledge needs spies, 76imperative to know what to do, 75intelligence the soul of public business, 107money opens the most secret cabinets, 75money well spent, 75necessity for, 75scruples about, 76sixth sense of the state, 75turncoats help honest men know the truth, 75
Espritenergy charged with enthusiasm, 76
Euphemismsmoothes path to agreement, lays basis for
misunderstanding, 76
Ethics ambassadors must tend the international
system, 63
Evasionneither confirm nor deny, 76the prudent man’s exit from trouble, 76
Ex gratia defined, 76
Exactionsincessant . . . breed indifference, 76
Exequaturdefined, 77
Exiles folly of relying on as instruments of influence,
77Expertise
sail in wake of one who knows the ports, 77
Expertsnever trust, 77
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Expressionstransparent countenances and secret hearts,
77
Exterritorialdefined, 77
Extradition defined, 77
Extraterritorialdefined, 77
Eye for an eyeleaves everyone blind, 77
Facedefined, 79
Fact-finding missions means of delay, 79
Factsdo not cease to exist because ignored, 79diplomatist and general need grasp of, 79
Failureno struggle that can’t be lost, 79
Failure, intelligenceonly two possibilities, 79
Failure, reinforcingnever reinforce, 80
Farquhar, Georgestrike while the iron is hot, 156
Faultsavoid exemplifying your nation’s, 80
Faure, Guy Olivieron mediation, 131
Favoritismno real favors from nation to nation, 80
Favorsto receive one is to sell your liberty, 81
Fear robs mind of powers and reasoning, 81
Fear-mongeringmanufacture general war scare to achieve
political aims, 81
Fear, politics ofkeep populace alarmed, 81
Felice, Fortune Barthélemy deall life is continual negotiation, 143convincing through insinuation, 104how to influence men to act, 104negotiations an antidote to weakness for the
astute, 144qualities of public negotiators outlined, 151sincerity greatly facilitates the conduct of
affairs, 208to dominate others’ emotions we must master
our own, 207
Féneloninsults are arguments for those who are
wrong, 106prevent excessive aggrandizement of
neighbors, 173
Final act defined, 81
Final offernot inevitably the last proposal, 81
Financeweapon of diplomacy, 81
Fingerspitzengefühlgrows with experience, 72
Fisher, Rogermust know what you want to get it, 155
Flatteryall right, if you don’t inhale, 82call even a dog ‘Sir’ to get what you need, 82diplomats must know how to inspire
delusions of grandeur in others, 81disintegrating influence of, 82flatterers also slander, 81gaining influence through, 82kiss the hand you cannot bite, 82magnet of goodwill, 83mark of importance, 82negotiating ploy, 83pleases very generally, 82praise from enemies is suspicious, 82those who object to it, 82will make new friends, 82
Fletcher, Henry Pratherretort to ‘diplomacy easy on the brain, hell on
the feet’, 60
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Flexibilityfirst, conciliate; failing that, crush, 37grant what you cannot refuse, conciliate who
you cannot conquer, 83
Fog factories international organizations, 111
Follyhighest wisdom to simulate, 83
Foolproofnothing foolproof to sufficiently talented fool,
83
Forbearanceimportance of knowing when to forego
advantage, 83
Forceand deception govern international relations,
46effects of temporary, 84never take what others may give, 245rattle the scabbard, don’t draw the sword, 84renunciation of use of favors status quo,
slights justice, 161resort to necessary to start negotiations, 84stupid to seize what others may give, 83submission to, 84unguided by political ends makes political
messes, 83use of by alliances, 84use of, when strategem has failed, 84violence to spoil or to mend different, 84weapons not the tools of the enlightened, 84
Force, language ofdefined, 83
Force, political resultsmilitary defeats enemy but doesn’t create
lasting political results, 83
Force, show ofdefined, 84
Force, strategymore problems without strategy, 84
Ford, Geraldfriendly relations with opponent negotiators,
149
Foreign affairsannoyance to large nations but unavoidable,
84temptation of . . . to rulers, 85will not conform to our whim, 84
Foreign leadersintelligence on their views, 108
Foreign policyacid test of is domestic support, 86aims of, 85amoral, revolutionary described, 86bureaucratic, 85commitments and power must balance, 176contrasted with domestic policy and
administration, 169costs of, 85diplomacy and war in, 86diplomacy free foreign policy works no
better, 85 diplomatic dialog helps form and restrain, 85effectiveness from power harnessed to
strategy, 86legislated, 124measuring success in, 87military power and, 176moral rules of different than those for
individuals, 137morality in . . . necessary to inspire trust, 137no chance of success without domestic
support, 87no more effective than force that backs it, 88not a matter of sentiment but unchanging
interests, 88not based on clearly understood interests is
futile, 110nothing more dangerous than one based on
unreality, 85objective to avoid loss, 84one man’s is another’s domestic issue, 86politicization and criminalization of, 87popular participation no cure for war, 50process defies simple description, 87propaganda goes hand in hand, 186purpose not sentiment but to shape events, 87purposes of, 87resist unjust demands and unreasonable
views of foreigners, 85sources of innovation in, 86strategy of diplomacy, 85success in influenced by skill of negotiators, 87toothless is not persuasive, 88unlike domestic policy can be fatal, 86without strength behind it aimless, 88
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Foreign relationsbenefits of uninterrupted, 88endless, solution of one problem leads to
another, 88nuisance filled with anxieties and frustrations,
88
Foreign ServiceAmerican views of U.S., 88should represent national diversity but ability
primary, 199
Foresightno thought to distant opportunities, stumble
into misfortunes nearer, 88
Formalitiesget them right, never mind the moralities, 28
Frank meaning of, 89
Frankel, Josephparliaments upset diplomacy, 124
Frankfurter, Felixnot true that war never settles anything, 239
Franklin, Benjaminbe civil to all, 30diplomats should have tact, calmness, and
patience, 65forewarned, forearmed, 107never a good war nor a bad peace, 161
Freedom, defense ofdestroying from within, 89
Frederick the Greatadvantage of knowing adversaries, 107diplomacy without arms, 20he would preserve everything, preserves
nothing, 218making and breaking coalitions, 30religion as a weapon, 197
Freedomself-fulfillment in absence of control and
humiliation, 89
Freeman, Chas. W., Jr.logic of fundamental national interests in
mediation, 130mediation is different from negotiation, 130
Friedrich, Carl J.ultima ratio of diplomacy is war, 56
Friendly meaning of, 89
Friends choose by reference to power, not sentiment,
89come and go, 89foolish, 89friendship seldom lasts except between
equals, 89friendships cannot survive mutability of
interests, 89may become enemies, 89negotiations between, 89not with me, against me, 89nothing final between, 89state has none, only interests, 89support from, 90tending, 90true, 90unlike men, nations linked only by interests,
91who won’t help, same as enemies who do no
harm, 89
Friendshipbecoming one with another people, 91interests not cultural affinities determine, 90not a foreign policy objective, 91not alliancem 90rules of, 91to make a friend, be one, 90tool to be used or abandoned according to
circumstances, 90
Friendship between nationsinvaluable asset, 90passionate attachment to a foreign nation
corrupts, 80
Full powersdefined, 91
Future, predictingpredict the future by creating it, 91
Gaffe, politicalpolitically embarrassing blunder, 93
Galbraith, John Kennethgreat leaders willing to confront major anxiety
of people, 123‘useful’ as a characterization of talks, 234
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Gambetta, Léondefeat the supreme stimulus, 237
Game of nations alternative is war, 85
Gandhi, Indiracannot shake hands with clenched fist, 143
Gandhi, Mohandasavoidance of harm, 4eye for an eye, 77
Generals, attritionending wars with different ones, 93
Geniusseeing the obvious before everyone else, 93
Geographyas destiny, 93 more permanent than politics, 93
Geopoliticsdefined, 93determines activism or passivity of states, 93situation determines attitude toward
preemptive attack, 21who rules the world-island commands the
world, 93
George, Alexander L.appeasement defined, 17appeasement of revolutionary states, 214coercive diplomacy, 54deterrence, criteria for, 53deterrence, failure of, 51entente defined, 74foreign policy in democracies, 67intelligence resisted by policymakers, 140paranoids suspect friendly gestures, 125passive appeasement, 18rapprochement defined, 249
George, Alexander L. and Craig, Gordon A.deterrence defined, 18
Germonius, Bishopambassadors must be indefatigable readers,
118
Gesturesfriendly, viewed with suspicion, 93
Gibson, Hughsecret diplomacy is unpublicized negotiation,
59victory and defeat negate diplomacy, 230
Gifts ambassadors should refuse unless departing, 94distinguished from bribery, 93
Giraud, Charles J. B.definition of the balance of power, 173
Glory, warsoldiers compensate with lives for politicians,
94
Goeth, Johann Wolfgang vonwho seizes right moment is right man, 156
Goldberg, Arthurdiplomats approach problems with an open
mouth, 61
Good deedsno good deed goes unpunished, 94suspicion of friendly gestures, 93
Good faithrequires patient and constant effort, 94
Good offices defined, 94
Governmentdefined, 94
Government, weakeager to resort to strong measures, 94
Governments, foreign-installed
regimes planted by bayonets don’t take root, 94
Gracián, Baltasaravoid the defects of your country, 80know the meaning of evasion, 76making policy recommendations, 2
Gratitudedifference between dog and man, 95donor loves recipient more than the reverse, 29legitimate factor in foreign policy, 95nations show less than benefactors expect, 95word only fools use, 94
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Grew, Joseph C.diplomacy weak and ineffective without
preparedness, 179no profession in which wives more important
than in diplomacy, 211
Grey of Fallodon, Lordmuch in foreign affairs that cannot be
disclosed, 206right of retaliation in war, 246
Grotius, Hugowar unjustified to curb growth of dangerous
power, 241
Gruber, Karlcommunication among diplomats a two-way
street, 35the higher the summit the flimsier the
agreements, 221
Guaranteedefined, 95
Guests duties, 95
Guicciardini, Francescoambassadors the eyes and ears, 14
Guizot, F. diplomats are a distinct society, 64
Habib, Philipwhy everybody wants to be an ambassador, 9
Hamilton, Alexanderalmost as many popular as royal wars, 245legislatures lack qualifications to set foreign
policy, 124neutrality needs strong government too, 152no tranquility at home if not respected abroad,
219
Hamilton, Ianpropaganda draws nourishment form sins of
enemies, 185
Hamilton, Keith and Langhorne, R. T. B.beginnings of diplomacy, 53diplomacy defined, 55
Hammarskjöld, Dagcontributions of public debate at the UN, 234diplomacy, not speeches or votes, makes
peace, 164
legislative process at UN not a substitute for diplomacy, 233
publicity freezes positions in negotiations, 148
Han Feiziinfluence through flattery, 83no state is forever strong or eternally weak,
218persuading rulers of your views, 166rulers overly tempted to focus on foreign
affairs, 84
Hankey, Lordcase for summit meetings, 221elements of diplomacy by conference, 37
Harlow, Bryceagree only to what you can deliver, 233
Harriman, W. Averellcourtesy and name-calling at conferences, 38to reach agreement pick agreeable negotiator,
152understanding must be very precise, 177
Harrison, Benjaminvacillation incompatible with national
dignity, 39
Hastemother of pratfalls, 97
Hatredcure is brave act of love, 97foremost art of kings is to endure, 97springs from fear and envy, 97
Hauser, H.popular participation in foreign policy no cure
for war, 50
Hay, Johndiplomacy as dangerous to the morals as local
politics?, 58legation is stuffed mattress for political
acrobats, 171
Head of governmentdefined, 97
Healingwounds heal, humiliation festers, 97
Hedgingguard against loss by limiting upside gain, 97
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Hegemonyabsence of implies insecurity of states, 103cannot produce lasting peace, 97drive for absolute security, 207revolutionary powers seek absolute
security, 212Henderson, G. F. R.
diplomacy, politics and military strategy, 135
Herbert, Georgelife of spies to know, not be known, 210one sword keeps another in the sheath, 51
Herodotuson ethnocentrism, 43
Herz, Martin F.insight grows with empathy born of
experience, 71
Hill, David J. diplomacy less costly, hazardous than war, 58importance of diplomatic history, 98necessity of diplomacy, 57subject matter of diplomatic theory and
practice, 59the future knows no guide but history, 98
Historiansinvent past so statesmen can invent future, 97viewpoint of, 98
History distorts interpretation of the present, 99foremost tool for political analysis, 98if people always understood there would have
been no history, 98lessons from, 98the future knows no other guide, 98utility of diplomatic, 98
History, predictioneverything that happens resembles ancient
times, 98longer look back, farther can look forward, 98
History, statecraftsecrets of statecraft found in, 98
History, warprobable not inevitable, war can be avoided, 98
History, wrong side oftime for strategic retreat when history against
you, 99
Hitler, Adolfbig lies more potent than small ones, 185confusion, contradiction, indecisiveness,
panic, 171diplomacy avoids nation perishing heroically,
60mankind will only perish in eternal peace, 162negotiation unbacked by power ridiculous
and fruitless, 146propaganda must be focused and persistent,
185
Hitopadesaambassadors are spies, 14
Hobbes, Thomasenforcement of agreements, 4counsel, 41right of independent commonwealths, 210three principal causes of quarrel, 239
Hochhuth, Rolfunlike men, nations not linked in friendship,
91
Homecoming for diplomatsno home at all since between two countries, 99
Honesty best policy in public as in private life, 99in reporting, 215sincerity greatly facilitates conduct of
affairs, 208wise, 99
Honoracquiescence under insult no escape
from war, 17considerations of honor determine policy, 99national honor is national property, 99policy of . . . also policy of peace, 99war better than loss of national, 99
Hostage defined, 99
Hotman de Villiers
management of ambassadors’ residences, 200money opens the most secret cabinetsm 75moral responsibilities of ambassadors, 137refuse gifts unless departing, 94style of speech appropriate to ambassadors,
156
Huainanzi courtesy defined, 42
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survival dependent on policy, 223
Hübner, Countwhat a hard trade is the diplomatist’s!, 183
Huddleston, Sisleydangers of dependence on foreign aid, 5diplomacy as the servant of statecraft, 213diplomacy defined, 55weakness of alliances, 8
Hufbauer, Gary Clyde, et al.sanctions often accompanied by other
measures, 203sanctions provide drama, 204
Hughes, Charles Evansnew diplomacy, new conditions, 153
Hull, Cordelldon’t get between dogs and lamp-posts, 153
Human rightsSee ideology
Humilityin negotiations, 99never seem wiser or more learned, 100
Humorhelpful in solving problems, 100
Humor, sense ofbetter to have than no sense at all, 100
Huxley, Aldousfacts do not cease to exist because ignored, 79propaganda is emotional engineering, 185statesmen cannot foresee results of political
action, 168
Hypocrisyambassador out to make the world safe for,
100
Idealismrisks defeat with its own weapons, 101
Ideas, gunsconcepts more fatal than, 101
Ideas, falseprecise, false ideas have more power than
true, complex ones, 101
Ideas, talklofty talk can substitute when ideas fail, 101
Ideas, wordswords come in handy when ideas fail, 101
Ideologyaccords awkwardly with, 101defined, 101disruptive of international order, 101moral claims cannot be compromised, 101
Ideology, intelligenceprovides mental filter for interpretation, 102
Ideology, perils ofmature power less affected by universal duty,
102
Ideology, terrorismterrorist lies beneath surface of, 102
Ignorancemother of suspicion, 223of other’s ways a cause of war, 44
Ignorance, democraciesknowledge governs ignorance, 102
Ignorance, understandingirresponsible to understand and fail to act, 102
Iklé, Fred C.bringing the enemy to terms, 242how wars end is decisive, 241military vs. diplomatic influence in war, 242negotiation rests on common interests and
issues of conflict, 142outcome of war, not battles, crucial, 244qualifications of negotiators, 149
Illusionbelief in own magic is downfall of magician,
102little fact sustains a lot, 102
Illusion, dangerousmost dangerous is belief that one has none,
102
Image, changingdo something that surprise others into
reconsideration, 102
ImmunitiesSee Privileges and immunities
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Immunity, sovereigndefined, 102
Impactextent to which application of a capability felt
by opponent, 103
Impotenceroot of rage, 103
Inanitydiplomacy is art of saying nothing when
speaking, 103 Incidents
confusion springs from trifles but decides great issues, 103
foreign policy should govern, not be governed by, 103
Independencemost important state interest is survival, 103
Indispensable mengraveyards full of them, 103
Inevitabilitybelieving that conflict is inevitable makes
it so, 103
Influencediplomatic virtues that engender, 104insidious foreign, 80insinuation more useful than direct
persuasion, 104men are moved by feelings alone, 103moral is most essential qualification in
diplomacy, 104persuasive effect of attractive leadership, 103
Influence, ideasto lead, need ideas worth following, 104
Influence, sphere of defined, 104
Informalitysign of self-confidence, 104
Informationis power, 107right to . . . asserted most by political
opponents, 35
Innovation, strategicno repetition of a winning move, 104
Insecurityprice of independence, 103
Insinceritygrave defect in a public man, 104
Insinuationart of more useful than direct persuasion, 104
Inspectors defined, 105
Instructionsambassador must not wait for, 105authority of ambassadors to question 10, 105bureaucratic, 105initial tend to be inflexible, 106reaction by ambassadors to
counterproductive, 105well-formulated diplomatic, 105
Insultsarise from insolence or self-deception, 106diplomats, 64serve as arguments for those in the wrong, 106
Insurgencydefined, 106
Insurrectionirregular warfare more intellectual than
bayonet charge, 106rebellion must have base, 106
Insurrection, defeatingdefined, 106
Intellect, power ofwise man can kill using intellect, 106
Intellectuals, advocatesintellectuals entertain and praise every
preposterous policy, 106
Intelligenceadvantage from knowledge of adversary, 107analysis, 107as component of statecraft, 213best, essential to best policy, 108capacity of to overwhelm the more powerful
and spirited, 108essential to know character of enemy, 107forewarned, forearmed, 107history is the foremost tool for political
analysis, 98information is power, 107needed on adversaries to decide actions, 75
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on capabilities and intentions, 27overt and covert collection, 108predictions project the specious present, 108resistance of policymakers to, 108sensory apparatus of the state, 107statesmen must decide without knowledge of
the future, 213the soul of public business, 107true statesman does not despise for its
origins, 107
Intelligence, analysis vs. operationsrequires different character traits in
practitioners, 107
Intelligence agenciesnegotiators and, 150
Intelligence reports, wartimemany reports contradictory during war, 108
Interdependencedefined, 108
Interest, nationaldefined, 108
Interest, strategicdefined, 108
Interest, vital defined, 108
Interestsagreements must rest on, 109coincide with moral duties, 110connect states and guarantee their
existence, 109determine longevity of treaties, 4diplomats place them first, 109eternal and perpetual, 110failure to define and rank cripples
diplomacy, 110harmonizing is secret of negotiation, 110identification of common is function of
diplomacy, 110in democracies, 110nations determine policies in terms of, 110no perfect congruity between allies, 109not values basis for joint action, 233policies not built on, 109political interests guarantee state
existence, 110sentiment changes, interests persist, 109special must not override national, 110trust no nation not bound by, 109
Interests, foreigndiplomatic success rests on, 110
Interests sectiondefined, 111
Internal affairsconquest, not sanctions, required to change
rulers, 204interference in cause for expulsion, 111modifying institutions of other countries, 111no nation has a right to intervene in, 152right of interference in, 111right of interference in delimited, 111sanctions as a means of interference with, 111
International organizationsdeciding how to vote, 238diplomatic fog factories, 111no brotherhood that laughs at boundaries, 112oratory at, 112parliamentary diplomacy defined, 57peacemaking, 112phases of response to crises, 43quiet use of facilities effective, 112value of public debate at, 234
Internunciodefined, 113
Interpretation nuances lost in simultaneous, 113
Interpretersadvice for statesmen on how to use, 113briefing before meetings, 113faithful echo of the statesman, 114must know as much as statesmen, 113qualities of effective, 113use in negotiations, 114
Intervention defined, 114military, 114rules of intervention in civil wars, 30
Intolerablemeans no idea what to do, 114
Intriguewith intelligence and science a king can defeat
the mighty, 114
Invasion, withdrawaltakes less time to invade than withdraw, 114
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Invincibilityreputation for invincibility is deterrent to
aggression, 114
Invitations never fish for them, dining out wastes
time, 114
Ironymistake in diplomacy, 115
Irrational defined, 115
Irresistibilitydefined, 115
Irritationman who shows ill-fitted to diplomacy, 16negotiator should not show, 115never get angry except on purpose, 16predisposition to take offense catalyzes
hostilities, 115soft answer turneth away wrath, 250
Irving, Washingtonreadiness to take offense, not acts, spark wars,
115treaties bind not at all, 230
Ishii, Kikujirocompromise is essential, 36
Isolationdeprives one of influence, 115regimes depend on isolation for political
survival, 115
Jackson, Geoffreydiplomacy defined, 52preparation the better part of summitry, 222
Jefferson, Thomasacquiescence under insult no escape from war,
17enlightened self-interest described, 208gratitude should bear on national conduct, 95national interests and moral duties coincide,
110peace, commerce, and honest friendship, 34selfish, unpatriotic spirit of commerce, 34
Johnson, Hugh S.war springs from commercial rivalries, 34
Johnson, Lyndon B.
intelligence essential to policy, 108secrecy essential to intelligence work, 105
Johnson, Samuelflattery pleases, 82friendship lasting only between equals, 89
Jokesrarely translate effectively, 117
Jokes, confidencesenjoy a joke is to share a confidence, 117
Jokes, friendshipshared laughter is step toward friendship, 117
Jomini, Antoine Henriignorance of adversaries paralyzes decision,
75
Journalismbackground, defined, 23deep background, defined, 23off the record, defined, 194on the record, defined, 195best when diplomats, reporters allied, 180news contrasted with diplomatic reporting,
115
Journalistsdiplomats contrasted with, 64, 188
Judgmentfailure to give an evasion of responsibility, 117
Judgment, strategicroads one does not follow, 117
Jusserand, J. J.ambassadors should be neither old nor
immature, 9diplomatic service represents aspiration to
suppress wars, 163knowledge of foreign nations needs time, 119
Jusserand, J. J., citing othersafter Pandora’s box opened, ambassador a
necessity, 75ambassadors must be indefatigable readers,
119ambassadors should refuse gifts unless
departing, 94an ambassador should be good-looking, 16dissembling is excusable in public business, 69initiative by ambassadors without
instructions, 105
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management of ambassadors’ residences, 200money opens the most secret cabinets, 75moral duties of ambassadors to sovereigns,
137probity essential in ambassadors, 182prudence and learning avail little without
eloquence, 71reporting must conceal nothing, 198standards for recruiting apprentice diplomats,
66style of speech appropriate to ambassadors,
156training of diplomats in discretion, 66welfare of nations in hands of ambassadors, 15
JusticeAmerica goes not abroad in search of
monsters to destroy, 117better served by diplomatic adjustment than
force, 2charity not substitute for justice withheld, 118enters human affairs only when backed by
power, 118may be slighted in peace, 162vengeance imposed by judge, 117when decision is in your favor, 117without force is impotent, 118
Kampelman, Max M.conduct of negotiations, 145
KautilyaSee Arthasastra of Kautilya, 182
Kelly, Davidopen diplomacy a contradiction in terms, 57qualifications of good diplomats, 64
Kennan, George F.breaking relations, 196conditions favoring international law, 209control personnel and control policy, 165diplomats suffer from domestic political
distractions, 70diplomats view propaganda with distaste and
scepticism, 185domestic political imperatives no excuse for
failure, 70economic protectionism ignominious, 186every government a problem for others, 191leadership requires self-mastery, 123methodology of foreign policy, 87personal diplomacy risks ephemeral results,
57purposes of foreign policy, 87subject matter, scope of diplomacy, 59
Kennedy, A. L.conferences only succeed when results
arranged beforehand, 38 qualities of the perfect diplomat
enumerated, 65
Kennedy, John F.domestic mistakes not fatal, foreign policy can
be, 86every nation determines policies in terms of
interests, 110mere absence of war is not peace, 160purpose of foreign policy not sentiment, 87
Kennedy, Paulvital role of diplomacy in grand strategy, 217
Kertesz, Stephen D.skill of negotiators influences history, 87
Khrushchev, Nikita S.war, not conference, alters borders, 25
Kirk, Alexandernever do anything abrupt. It never pays, 1
Kirkpatrick, Ivonedefeatism makes a bad diplomat, 47
Kissinger, Henry A.absolute security for one, absolute insecurity
for others, 207achieve war aims while at war, 163acid test of foreign policy domestic support, 86advantages and disadvantages of summit
meetings, 220bargaining power depends on perceived
options, 24circumstance imprisons statesmen, 29coalitions at the mercy of most determined
members, 31conditions for balance of power, 174creation of moral consensus to preserve status
quo, 216criteria for effective strategy, 217dangers of coalitions between status quo and
acquisitive powers, 32dedication to peace empowers the ruthless,
161defeat and occupation, 47deterrence dependent on combination of
factors, 51dilemmas of negotiation by democracies, 144eagerness a liability in negotiations, 71foreign policy needs domestic support to
succeed, 87
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guerrilla wars not about compromise, 241guerrilla wins if he does not lose, 241hegemonic empires enlist universal resistance,
72hubris in negotiators, 150ideas do not sell themselves, 2legitimizing principle of order defines justice,
adjustment, 156leverage from declarations of neutrality,
concern, 152limits of diplomacy when force has abdicated,
83logics of war, peace contrasted, 244management of balance of power, 174mediocrity in statecraft, 213military men ill-suited to negotiation of peace,
248moral claims cannot be compromised as
beyond expediency, 101moral dilemmas of statesmen, 138morality vs. pragmatism in decision-making,
138nature of adjustment when international order
challenged, 157negotiation with revolutionary powers, 144negotiations at summits, 222never treat crises when cold, only when hot, 43no power can negotiate about its existence, 139perception of trends vital to statesmen, 230planning a waste of time unless, 167planning must consider capabilities as well as
intentions, 27power is the ultimate aphrodisiac, 173prerequisites for limited war, 242public relations a substitute for sense of
direction, 188purpose of alliance, 6reconciliation with defeated enemies, 164relating states by agreement rather than forcereliance on power with insufficient means is
suicide, 177revolutionary movements, 201revolutionary powers seek absolute security,
212spirits of policy, bureaucracy, contrasted, 169stability derived from consensus on
international order, 211stable order grounded in relative security,
insecurity, 157success of war, victory; of peace, stability, 244summit meetings without specific purpose
condemned, 222three main functions of negotiation, 143to gain time offer to talk, 225translating victory into political terms, 237unilateral gestures in negotiations, 149
unprecedented is a suspect term, 234vulnerability of established order, 157will may play as great a role as power, 249
Kitahara, Hideoambassadors’ duty to sustain international
system, 63
Knowledgeambassadors must be indefatigable readers,
119of foreign nations needs time, 119of host country by resident ambassadors, 12of self required in negotiators, 208
Komura, Jutarodiplomats should use ears, not mouth, 64
Laberiusfriends and enemies interchangeable, 89
Langhorne, R. T. B. and Hamilton, Keithbeginnings of diplomacy, 53diplomacy defined, 55
Languagea dialect with army and navy, 121all nations have a right to treat with others in a
neutral, 191know a man’s to know his soul, 121to speak a foreign one is to wear a disguise,
121window into the world, 121
Language and culture applied arts in diplomacy, 121
Language, bodybody speaks before mouthinnocent gestures can be insults, 98
Languages diplomatic, 121
Lawcontrasted with diplomacy, 54defects of legal reasoning in diplomacy, 66depends on tolerant society of nations, 209international contrasted to domestic, 122limitations of international, 112
Lawyerscontrasted with diplomats, 122poor diplomats, 122
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Leaders, incompetent enemyfinish poorly-led enemy fast, 123
Leaders, vulnerabilities ofdefined, 123
Leadershipelements of, 123essence of, 123requires self-mastery, 123team leader requires being team player, 123turning unexpected to advantage, 123
Leaks, motivations fordefined, 123
Legal adviserabominable no-man, 124
Legatedefined, 124
Legation defined, 124
Legislation application to diplomacy counterproductive,
124contrary to diplomacy, 124
Legislative processcontrary to diplomacy, 233
Legislaturesbelligerent nationalism of, 124cannot exercise initiative, 124intervention in diplomacy almost always
unfortunate, 125lack qualities to make foreign policy, 124policy made by breeds war, 125
Legitimacydefined, 125elixir of political power, 125
Lenin, V.I.promises made to be broken, 184
Leo X, Pope reinsure by negotiating with the other side, 6
Lescalopier de Nourarwelfare of nations in hands of ambassadors, 15
Leveragedefined, 125
Liberalism, bellicose nature ofnot a philosophy of innocence, 125
Libertyhuman nature imbued with desire for, 125preferred by few, majority seek fair masters,
125right to do what laws permit, 125
Liddell Hart, Basiladvice to statesmen, 214strategy for victory, 218victory implies peace better after war than
before, 237war must be conducted with a view to the
peace you desire, 245
Lie, Trygvediplomat can cut neighbor’s throat, 61
Liesdiplomacy is to lie and deny, 14habitual liars need good memories, 125inadmissible in diplomacy, 98little inaccuracy saves tons of explanation, 126no occasion can justify, 126only rulers should have privilege of, 45rulers alone may lie, 45truth not for everyone, 126
Lies, rulersduty of rulers to remember men lie, 126
Life, diplomaticeasy on the brain, hell on the feet, 60protocol, Geritol and alcohol, 60
Linguistsspeaking is not thinking, 126
Linkage defined, 126
Lippmann, Walteralliances like chains, weak links do not
strengthen, 6difference between statesmen and politicians,
215mass opinion a dangerous master of decisions,
187mature power less affected by universal duty,
102policy formed when commitments balance
power, 176public opinion is always wrong, 188statesman who wants peace cannot ignore, 173
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Listeninggather information, conceal your own
views, 126have to listen to lead, hard to do when
screaming, 126 in negotiations, 126persuasion through, 126to what is not said, 126
Listening, diplomaticlistening agreeably without agreeing is central
to diplomacy, 126
Liu Jially with neighbors to make war, 239delay until others wane, 48
Livingston, Edwardpolitical appointees seek sinecures and
luxurious enjoyment, 18
Livycertain peace better than anticipated victory,
237
Lloyd George, Davidfatuity of military political judgment, 248government cannot act in advance of public
opinion, 187quarrels should not become policy, 74statesman who haggle should be horse
dealers, 214
Localitisavoid admiration or disparagement of host
country, 178guard against, 127problem of, 127
Lodge, Henry Cabotnation armed and bankrupt most
dangerous, 3
Lodge, John D.ambassador man with most money, fewest
votes, 18
Logic of no use in diplomacy, 127
Lomax, Johnthe fewer the staff the better the performance,
211
Louis XIVopen negotiations promote obstinacy, 38
Loyaltybasic quality for diplomat, 127requires discreet dissent, 127
Luard, Evanunyielding stubbornness vs. appeasement, 17
Luce, Clare Boothno good deed goes unpunished, 94
Lukenot with me, against me, 89
Luttwak, Edward N.arms control not a form of conflict resolution,
20logic of strategy described, 218prepared ability to fight assures peace in two
ways, 180statecraft subject to logic of strategy, 216
Lyons, Lord distinctive function of diplomatists, 61
Mably, Abbotvirtue stripped of force reveals its own
weakness, 159
MacArthur, Douglasfatal to enter war without will to win it, 243politics should not handicap men in war, 247
Machiavelli, Niccolòadvancing other powers ruins one’s own, 5appeasement ill advised, 17army, not money, sole reliable defense, 176deceit laudable in war, 45dilemma of peace and war, 163disregarding promises made under duress no
disgrace, 184economics of wars of conquest, 240everything that happens resembles ancient
times, 98exiles vain and unreliable instruments of
influence, 77hatred springs from fear and envy, 97highest wisdom may be to simulate folly, 83imitate the fox and the lion, 213insulting language, 106judging a man’s character, 28never ally with the more powerful, 6nothing more difficult than initiating a new
order, 156power measured by attitudes of neighbors, 175purposes of violence, 84
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republics more faithful to treaties than princes, 39
sacrifice of certain good for uncertain better, 106
threats and insulting words, 217where to fight a war, 242
Mackinder, Halfordwho rules the world-island commands the
world, 93
Macmillan, Haroldalliances held together by fear, not love, 6statesmen poised between cliché and
indiscretion, 197
Macomber, Williamability to give a good toast, 218avoid admiration or disparagement of host
country, 178avoid disputes over principle, 181avoid indiscretion in dealing with the press,
180brevity a virtue in reporting, 198definition of diplomacy, 55discretion quality of reliability, 68duty of diplomats to work for negotiability,
184good negotiators are good at assessment of
opponents, 149loyalty requires discreet dissent, 127negotiation should produce results that last,
141negotiations at the summit violate precepts of
good negotiation, 221opening and fallback in negotiations, 142opportunities to make a difference through
diplomatic career, 183perils of uncontrolled empathy in reporting,
71policy not supported by power inoperative,
176problem of ‘localitis’ dissected, 127profession of diplomacy honorable, even
exalted, 183virtues of ad referendum negotiations, 144
Madison, Jamesattention to judgments of other nations, 155 knowledge governs ignorance, 102war is enemy to public liberty, 214
Magalhães, José Calvet deinstruments of foreign policy diplomacy and
war, 86
Maggi, Ottaviano qualifications of ambassadors, 14
Magnanimitycan conquer great enmities, 129in victory . . ., in peace, good will, 236
Mahabharataif enemies fight deceitfully repay them in
kind, 200might is above right, right proceeds from
might, 134
Maildelivered by diplomats, 49delivering the, 15
Malmesbury, Lordeagermost contacts on arrival suspicious, 40hold onto official documents in negotiations,
145listen, don’t talk, 126neither confirm nor deny indiscreet
assertions, 76opening position in negotiations, 146sacrifice your national prejudices to your
hosts’, 44
Mannerslearned from those who have none, 129putting others at ease, 129
Manu, Laws of peace and war depend on ambassadors, 13
Mao Zedongattack principles, 22politics is warfare without bloodshed, 172power comes from guns, 177
Market economies, freedomnot easy to keep open markets and ideas
constrained, 129
Marshall, George C.don’t ask me to agree in principle, 3
Martens, Charles dedefinition of diplomacy, 57necessity of tact in diplomacy, 225
Martens, G. F. degifts distinguished from bribery, 93
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Masspreponderance, concentration of capability,
129
Matthewblessed are the peacemakers, 164
Mayer, Martindiplomacy is the profession par excellence, 184war is hell for soldiers, unemployment for
diplomats, 247
McClintock, Robertdefinition of diplomacy, 55influence of diplomats on policy, 66
Mediationadjustments need intolerable situation,
deadlock, 133better between enemies than friends 168borrowed leverage, 130changes structure of negotiation, 130conciliator must help parties perceive ripe
moment, 132creating formulae for peacemaking, 130defined, 129defining the agenda, 130end games, 164formulae for settlement proposed by
mediators, 131interest in issues and outcome not an obstacle
to, 131joint with others considered, 131knowledge required by peacemakers, 131may require action to ripen the conflict, 132mediator’s role, 134price of defense of international stability, 132reinforcing conflict to produce compromise,
129richest source of leverage may be built into
situation, 131secrecy in, 35success in, 133 stick with logic of national interests, 130using third parties and institutions as
leverage, 131
Mediators credibility of, 133must respect parties and their concerns, 134power and leverage of vis-à-vis the parties,
133role of in defining process and agenda for
settlement, 134seek to become channels for communication
between parties, 134
Mediocrityin statecraft, 213
Meir, Goldaonly alternative to war is peace, 146
Melville, Hermanamity only maintained by mutual respect, 15
Memoranda of conversationno one ever lost an argument in his own, 199
Memory, attentiontrue art of memory is art of attention, 134
Menciusmen do not submit to force in their hearts, 84
Mencken, H. L.no nation ever gained by being unready to
defend itself, 193aim of practical politics to keep populace
alarmed, 81 Merchant, Livingstona year required to become effective at new
post, 228diplomats’ role indispensable, 66negotiator must know absolute minimum
acceptable, 146
Messengersbeginnings of diplomacy, 53if don’t trust messenger, then don’t trust
message, 134magpies, 134
Metternichcommand and control of coalitions, 31interests connect states and guarantee their
existence, 109interests guarantee existence of states, 110no peace possible with a revolutionary system,
212principle of solidarity and equilibrium, 109revolutions and the restoration of order, 156to despise public opinion like despising moral
principles, 188
Might is above right, 134transform strength into right, 134where is no . . . right loses itself, 134
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Militarismbelief that more force accomplishes what it
failed to do before, 135
Military mattersif you believe the soldiers, nothing is safe, 207only military men should be listened to, 135should be left to military men, 135
Military sciencestatesmen must study, 215
Military strength, powerelement of power not synonym, 135
Milton, Johnamity transcends cultural differences, 15
Minister defined, 135head of legation, 124
Minister-Counselordefined, 135
Ministersambassador should know their passions and
interests, 135meetings at the level of, 135should listen to experts in negotiations, 135
Ministers for foreign affairsdefined, 135dilemmas of in public remarks, 197name-calling at conferences left to, 38qualities of, 135
Ministry of foreign affairsdefined, 136
Mission ambassador’s authority, 61defined, 136deputy chief of, defined, 136represents entire government, 61
Mistakesbetter to learn from others than learn by
making same, 136 never interrupt enemy when he is making
mistake, 136
Moderationin diplomacy as servant of statecraft, 213who walks in the middle gets hit from both
sides, 136
Modestyin negotiators, 150necessary in counseling sovereigns, 2
Modus vivendidefined, 137
Mohieddin, Zakariaobjectives of the ‘game of nations’, 85
Moltke, Helmuth von (‘The Elder’)eternal peace a dream, and not beautiful, 162leadership of diplomacy and military strategy,
248war strategy and diplomacy, relationship, 247
Monat, Pawelterm military attaché a synonym for spy, 21
Moneysolvent and softener of principles, 137
Monnet, Jeandétente must represent facts, 51
Monroe, Jamesleave military matters to the military, 135national honor, 99preparation for war stimulates suspicion, ill
will, 180
Montague, C. E.war hath no fury like a non-combatant, 244
Montaigne, Michel deambassadors not bound to unswerving
obedience, 13quarrels of princes cause wars, 191
Montesquieuabsence of gratitude for charity, 29international relations in peace and war, 243liberty is right to do what laws permit, 125natural effect of commerce is peace, 34self-defense sometimes dictates aggression, 22
Moore, John Bassettsincerity of governments never to be
questioned, 209
Moore, Robert J.dance and diplomacy call for sureness of
footing, 60definition of diplomacy, 55
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Morality always do right, 137ambassadors should not transgress, 137compromises necessary to advance, 138diplomatic corps not a school of virtue, 137do not do what you would be ashamed to have
discovered, 205in foreign policy, choice not between morality
and pragmatism, 138no nation fit to judge another, 138of governments superseded by reason of state,
137only good principle is to have none, 138statesmen cannot afford to be moralists, 137weak states can create moral consensus to
preserve status quo, 216
Morgenthau, Hans J.don’t allow a weak ally to make decisions for
you, 8good intentions no guarantee of success in
statesmen, 215international politics the struggle for power,
173negotiations cannot be conducted in public,
148statesmen must cross the Rubicon not
knowing, 213
Morris, Williammen fight and lose, 168
Morrow, Dwight hard bargain is a bad bargain, 146
Most-favored-nation statusdefined, 138
Mothe le Vayer, François de la ambassadors a necessity after Pandora’s box
opened, 75
Motivations states seldom act from a single motive, 138
Mowat, R. B.almost impossible to end war till it’s run its
course, 246civilians too intimidated by soldiers, 248collegiality of the diplomatic profession, 32diplomacy not changed by revolutions, 59diplomatic contacts in wartime speed
resolution, 248diplomatic role of the press, 180factors in success of conference diplomacy, 37irony a serious fault in a diplomat, 115
peace and good relations demands of diplomatic profession, 125
peoples more warlike than governments, 240policy made by legislatures breeds
uncertainty and war, 125self-restraint and poise, 169sudden diplomacy the worst that can be
practised, 219
Mowat. R. B., citing otherspopular participation in foreign policy no cure
for war, 50Mowrer, Paul Scott
interests vs. ideology in foreign policy, 109
Moynihan, Daniel Patrick importance of negotiating record, 140
Muaawiyaif they slacken, I pull; if they pull, I slacken,
197
Mueller, Johnwars are lost, not won, 246
Multilateral defined, 138
Mumblingwhen in doubt, mumble, 26
Murray, Grenvillediplomacy of women like that of eunuchs, 60
Nabokov, Vladimirperils of predicting the future, 108
Napoleonambassadors are titled spies, 14diplomacy, police in grand costume, 51flatterers also slander, 81flattery from enemies is suspicious, 82international incidents, 103negotiation during war, 145never interrupt enemy when he is making
mistake, 136qualification of diplomat to keep silent, 208pay attention to the women, 51principles are fine; they entail no commitment,
181treaties last while in harmony with interests, 4
National defined, 139
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Nationalismall nations have reasons for thinking
themselves incomparable, 139
Nations it matters how small ones express themselves,
209judged by representatives abroad, 56large prone to self absorption, 121paradox of power operates to advantage of
small, 209powerful need no ambassadors, 209small are like indecently dressed women, 209small have long memories and thin skins, 209society of . . . and international law, 209
Navigationprotection of, 26
Negotiability maintenance of objective of diplomacy, 139no power can negotiate about its existence, 139what’s mine is mine, what’s yours is
negotiable, 139when negotiation is appropriate, 139
Negotiationappropriateness and necessity of considered,
139between friends, 89cultural differences affect, 43defined and described, 140diplomatic, defined, 143flexibility in, 143functions of, 143not an exercise in charity, 141only time resolves conflicts but time needs
help, 144possibility of coercive use of power informs,
143propaganda value of, 143purpose of politeness in, 171refusal of, 139rejection of, 139should never degenerate into argument, 19society of men implies continuous, 142victory and defeat in negate diplomacy, 230with revolutionary states differs from
commercial, 144
Negotiation, criteria for must be common interests and issues of
conflict, 142
Negotiationsagreement ends secrecy, 148
antidote to weakness for the prudent and astute, 144
between friends, 90cannot gain what force could not, 24collapse of, 79conduct of, 149confidentiality of, 147confidentiality of private discussions during,
148dilemmas of democracies in, 145documents in, 145hard bargain is a bad bargain, 146hear only what was said, 126humility in, 99importance of keeping them ad referendum,
144importance of precision in, 178impossible without secrecy, 149, 205influencing opponents’ instructions, 146involvement of women in, 60national styles differ, 146objectives in, 155opening position in, 143, 146peace talks the war after the war, 146publicity about necessary at right time, 147publicity about progress in, 148publicity freezes positions in, 148publicity inhibits flexibility in, 147resort to force so as to initiate, 84results, not course, should be publicized, 148secrecy essential to facilitate concessions, 148secrecy in, 149secrecy necessary to enable compromise, 205secrecy of forgiven by posterity, 62should produce results that last, 142summits and, 220take about as long as elephants to have babies,
145territorial disputes, secrecy essential, 149timing of, 36unbacked by power ridiculous and fruitless,
146unilateral gestures a mistake, 149venue, 235war by other means, 144wartime, 145
Negotiations, art of conductingbe not so soft as to be squeezed dry, 146domino effect, 145empathy, 71empathy contrasted with sympathy, 146events can control, 145focus on implementation, 145high demands, tough, realistic approach pays,
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listen for what your opponent does not say, 126
loses value for powerful who can dictate, 143manufacturing a casus belli, 243never allow opponent to take away
documents, 145politeness, 171powerful should make the first advance, 178principles vs. practicalities, 243refusal to negotiate best strategy, 218relinquishing options deliberately, 150remember relationships beyond issues at
hand, 145withhold major concessions for last, 36
Negotiations, delegations forcomposition of, 141duties of head of delegation, 141language qualifications, 142management of, 142three elements of, 141
Negotiations, objectives inambassadors’ role in setting, 141lucidity and precision breed success, 139negotiator must know minimum position, 146negotiators easily abandon, 150not to conclude something, 143realism required, 140resist temptation to solve too much, 140setting the bottom line, 150
Negotiations, propitious moment forwhen both sides see agreement as better than
its absence, 146
Negotiations, publicity aboutdanger of provoking vanity of an adversary,
148media attention inhibits compromise, 147successful diplomacy not much publicized,
220winners like recognition, 148
Negotiations, record ofimportance, 140making accurate minutes essential, 142master the record, 142mind well-marinated in, prepared, 142
Negotiations, trickery inoverbidding to make other offers unattractive,
160
NegotiatorsAchilles’ heel of objectivity, 153
assessment of opponents, 152backstopping back home essential, 154dangers of vanity in, 235defeatism in, 50differences with intelligence agencies, 153hubris in, 153inability to make concessions as source of
power, 152influence success or failure of foreign policy,
87instructions to, 150interest in success excessive, 150modesty in, 150must be able to outsit the other side, 160must know their own weaknesses to succeed,
208patience and preparation by, 152private meetings between, 150qualifications, 149qualities of, 151qualities of the heart most important, 149rank of, 151responsibility for preparing opening and
fallback positions, 143rudeness sometimes useful, 171seek to change reality not understand and
accept it, 150selection of to facilitate agreement, 152should be apt listeners, 150should conceal irritation, 115should know their opponents to persuade
them, 152stamina required, 212visible authority vital to success, 149working opponents, 152
Neighborsare natural enemies, 73attitudes of measure power, 176every nation wishes them weakness and
decadence, 152
Neutralitybetween a dog and a lamp-post, 153defined, 152great powers not genuinely neutral, 152leverage derived from, 152preferred policy, 152strong government needed to observe, 152
New diplomacynothing real in it, 153old art practiced under new conditions, 153
NGOdefined, 153
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single interest, 153
Nicholas II99% of ‘public opinion’ is mere forgery, 187
Nicholas, HerbertUN indispensable before it has become
effective, 234
Nicholson, Arthurdurable peace must be moderate and just, 246
Nicolson, Haroldalliances evolve, 6ambassadors must question bad instructions,
105American views of U.S. Foreign Service, 88brilliance and triumphs breed resentment, 58coalitions, 31dangers of vanity in negotiators, 235definition of diplomacy, 55diplomacy seeks durable arrangements, 53diplomacy should be a disagreeable business,
178diplomatic theory from common sense, not
religion, 197diplomats place national interests first, 109disintegrating effect of flattery, 82duty to express judgment, 117good negotiations take as long as elephants
having babies, 145imprecise policy means no policy at all, 170influence founded on diplomatic virtues, 104meetings at ministerial level, 135missionaries, fanatics and lawyers, 62negotiation must not degenerate into
argument, 19negotiators should conceal irritation, 115practice of diplomacy relies on confidence and
credit, 58precision essential in ideal diplomatistsusceptibility of diplomats to vanity, 235worst and best diplomatists, 62
Niebuhr, Reinholdgreat nations can be overcome by own prideonly an order with justice brings stable peace,
98probable not inevitable, war can be avoided, 98
Nietzche, Friedrichwar makes the victor stupid, the vanquished
vengeful, 239
Nixon, Richard M.balance of power diplomacy, 174
covenants arrived at secretly or not at all, 148creation of willowy euphoria a danger of
summitry, 221talking not always better than not talking, 222to be a statesman, must be successful
politician first, 214
Nonalignmentdefined, 153
Nonintervention almost the same as intervention, 153
Non-paperdefined, 153
Nonviolencetechnique of struggle that transforms
weakness, 154
Norstad, Laurisforeign policy no more effective than power
backing it, 88
Notes circular, defined, 154collective, 154diplomatic, defined, 154exchange of, defined, 154identic, defined, 154verbale, defined, 154why diplomats write them, 154
Nuance truth and wisdom lie in, 154
Nuclear proliferationstatement of no confidence in other security
arrangements, 154
Nuclear warfatal hazard to health of participants, 154
Nuncio defined, 154
Nyerere, Julius K.small nations like indecently dressed women,
209
Objectives, declaringfoolish to declare unless confident of means to
accomplish, 155
Objectives, unrealisticdefined, 155
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O’Brien, Conor Cruiseappeal to United Nations, 233
Obstaclesnever mistake one for end of road, 155
Occupation one can do everything with bayonets except
sit on them, 155strategies for coping with, 47
Offense, defenseprefer to be hammer than anvil, 155
Old diplomacymostly carried on in drawing rooms, 155
Opinionworld ruled by force but opinion uses force,
155
Opinion, foreignattention to judgments of other nations, 155
Opportunitiestake time by the forelock, 156who seizes the right moment the right man,
156
Opposition partiesalways be in with the outs, 156
Optimismlike courage to soldier for a diplomat, 156
Oratoryat international organizations, 112skill required by ambassadors, 156style appropriate for ambassadors, 156
Order foundation of stable is relative security,
insecurity, 157international, realm of kaleidoscopic, 156legitimizing principle defines justice, mode of
adjustment, 156only an order with justice brings a stable
peace, 156revolutionary challenge to changes diplomacy,
157revolutions temporary disturbances in life of
states, 157vulnerability to revolution, 157
Order, newdifficulties of initiating, 156
Ordersnever give unless believe they can be obeyed,
157
Ostracismbreeds resentment, 157
Ovidnations flourish and decay, 28
Pacificationovercome by force only overcomes half the
foe, 159spreading fire and desolation is not
government, 159
Pacifismthe Earth devours a king who is inclined to
peace, 159virtue stripped of force reveals its own
weakness, 159
Page, Walter Hinesdescription of activities of American
ambassadors, 9
Palmerston, Lordbalance of power is self-perservation, 174commerce builds a community of interests
between nations, 33dining is the soul of diplomacy, 74duties of consular officers, 20Eleventh Commandment, ‘Thou shalt not be
found out’, 46firmly defend national interests, 85only interests abide, 110publicizing success in negotiations, 148
Paranoiathe paranoid transform allies into enemies,
159
Partisans of good relationsambassadors should cultivate, 159be wary of overly eager acquaintances, 40
Partitiondefined, 160
Pascal, Blaisejustice without force is impotent, 118world ruled by force but opinion uses force,
155
Passportdefined, 160
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Patiencea state with a future can afford to wait, 160delay until others wane, 48eagerness a liability in negotiations, 71everything comes to those who wait, 160key attribute of successful diplomats, 160unshakeable, 64
Patriotismdefined, 160he who denies his heritage, 160
Peacea bad one worse than war, 161a very apoplexy, lethargy, 162achieve basic terms of while at war, 163be suspicious of one who begs for a truce, 230best secured through magnanimity, 129can succeed only with will and power to
enforce it, 161certain . . . better than anticipated victory, 237civilized mankind desires yet makes war, 163daughter of war, 163dedication to empowers the ruthless, 161dream of the wise, 163durable, 246eternal, a dream and not beautiful, 162eternal, lasts only till next war, 162favors the status quo, not justice, 162interest keeps, 162logic of contrasted with logic of war, 244mankind will only perish in eternal, 162means non-resort to force to resolve conflicts,
161more perfect, legitimate object of war, 162never a bad, nor a good war, 161no greater fault than a vindictive, 163no one can have longer than his neighbor
pleases, 161not mere absence of war, 160nothing but a name, 160object to make future war improbable, 163only rulers with no choice should seek, 160only way to abolish war is to make . . . heroic,
239opposite of not just war but all political
violence, 162peace without victory, 161peacekeeping often an obstacle to, 164price of self-respect too great for, 162purpose of all war is, 163really only a truce, 161reconciliation with enemies, 163reconciling the vanquished to defeat, 163restrained tolerance of status quo, 161secure when no profit in war, 163
seldom reigns in Europe, never throughout the world, 161
success is stability, success of war is victory, 244
the worst one is better than war, 161tranquil freedom contrary to war, 160war in masquerade, 160
Peace and wardiplomatic service represents aspiration for
peace, 164expedient for the victory, necessity for the
vanquished, 164unhappy dilemma for rulers, 163weakness at home, risks abroad, 163
Peace, justiceend of injustice marks beginning of peace, 162
Peace, makingeasier to make war than peace, 162
Peace Processprotracted course of negotiation, 164
Peace, warnations choose war when peace seen as
injurious, 163
Peacekeeping freezes conflict, impedes peace, 164
Peacemakersblesséd as the children of God, 164infirmities of military men as, 248interest in issues and outcome does not
disqualify, 132knowledge required by in mediation, 131must deal ad hoc, be tailors, not haberdashers,
131role of vis-à-vis the contending parties, 134
Peacemakingderiving leverage from others and regional
balance of power, 165diplomacy, not speeches or votes, 164publicizing grievances undercuts, 164reconciliation with enemies, 164
Pearson, Lester B.diplomacy letting someone else have your
way, 55diplomacy unbacked by strength aimless, 88
Pecquet, Antoineenvoys never off duty, 13
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exactitude in reporting essential, 198qualities of the heart most important in
negotiators, 151society of men implies continuous negotiation,
142to be worthy of rewards is itself a recompense,
201
Perception, managementcombines truth projection, operations security,
etc., 165 Permission
easier to be forgiven for unauthorized action, 165
Perseverancein policy only avenue to success, 165
Persistencein policies that fail no aid to credibility, 39
Persona non gratadefined, 165
Personal diplomacyrisks of, 57
Personal relations, summitsallows leaders to form first-hand impressions,
165
Personnelcontrols institutions and policies, 165employ the wise, brave, covetous, and stupid,
168how to choose reliable people, 166
Persuasioncontrasted with bargaining, 166fitting words to the mind of another, 166only alternative to coercion, 112through insinuation, 104
Phrasinguse soft words and hard arguments, 166
Pierce, Herbert H. D. amateurism undesirable in ambassadors, 10
Placement defined, 167
Plamandon, Benoîthow plans become policies, 167
Planningbased on capabilities as well as intentions, 25futility of, 168most profitable investment of time, 169plans are useless but planning indispensable,
167process, in foreign ministries, 166role and essential task of, 167scratch a diplomat, find a planner, 168statesman must do themselves, 166statesmen cannot foresee results of action, 167summitry distracts from, 221waste of time unless done by those who
execute it, 167
Planning, contingencysets objectives and defines courses of action,
168
Planning, contingency, civilians andcivilians resist military contingency planning,
168
Planning, operational vs. policypractitioners of each have trouble
understanding each other, 168
Planning, operationspreparation of schemes for military operations
in hostile, 168
Planswhen devil’s grandmother messes with yours,
make new ones, 169
Plantey, Alaingood faith requires patient and constant effort,
94
Platopeace is but a name, 160rulers alone should be allowed to lie, 45states are normally at war with each other, 246
Plischke, Elmerdefinition of diplomacy, 56national power defined, 176
Poise quality of traditional diplomatist, 169
Polemics defined, 169
Policediplomacy in grand costume, 52
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international organizations as, 111
Policycannot be imposed without other countries
assent, 170contributions to by ambassadors, 10coordination process criticized, 41dead, 170differs from administration, 169diplomacy is but the agency for effectuating,
170imprecise means aspiration only, 170intelligence essential to best, 108limited and defensive . . . is losing policy, 169mistaken policies born in telling chiefs what
they like to hear, 170pursuit of wrong one provokes enemiesrecommendations to sovereigns, 2relationship to intelligence, 108sentimental knows no reciprocity, 208spirit of contrasted with spirit of bureaucracy,
169substance of foreign relations, diplomacy
execution of, 169war as instrument of, 240without commensurate power inoperative, 176
Policy, national securitydiplomacy the silent, bloodless stuff of
strategy, 170
Policymaking specialists not infallible, 170sticking to the carcasses of dead policies, 170
Politenessart of living easy and happy in society, 171courtesy to strangers, 216diplomats, 171function of in negotiation, 171gets one by everywhere, 171know the meaning of evasion, 76not a false thing but restraint of passion, 170painless to the tongue, 170strangers always polite, 216wartime, 171
Political appointeesSee Appointees, political
Political partiesrelations with by diplomats, 63
Political sectiondefined, 171
Political warfareconfusion, indecisiveness, panic, weapons, 171
Politiciansas ambassadors, 171contrasted with statesmen, 214distinguished from statesmen, 214statesman is politician dead ten years, 214
Politicsart of the possible, 172is personal, 172military and, 248
Politics, foreign policydomestic politics drive posture, 172
Politics, military actionsmost extreme form of politics, 172
Politics, rules ofin politics nothing contemptible, 172
Politics, warfarepolitics is warfare without bloodshed, 172
Politydefined, 172
Polybiuswisdom and skill needed to make use of
victory, 238
Postingsbe wary of those eager to contact you on
arrival, 40instructions to his wife by Sir Richard Burton,
211
Posturesit to ingratiate, stand to lead, 172
Pouch diplomatic, defined, 172
Povertythose who cannot live by wallets must live by
wits, 172
Power absolute power corrupts absolutely, 175consists in having things your way, 173distance weakens, 173from the barrel of a gun, 177international politics based on struggle for,
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man-of-war best ambassador, 176measuring by reference to neighboring
states, 176measuring that of a state, 176military, relationship to policy, 176money not the sinews of war, 175more powerful state should make first move
in negotiations, 176objectives must be limited to accord with, 155paradox of works to advantage of small states,
209persuasive only if likely to be applied, 176policy formed when commitments balance,
176policy not supported by inoperative, 176rulers tempted by arbitrary, 173sets few limits on itself, 173should speak for itself, 218size, energy of nations, 177statesman cannot ignore, 173strategic objectives must not exceed, 155sum total of the capabilities of the nation, 176three components of, 172to rely on with insufficient means is suicide,
177ultimate aphrodisiac, 173weakness of reputation for power not based
on force, 177without nation’s confidence is nothing, 175without power, a king is conquered, 173
Power politicsdiplomatic name for law of the jungle, 176
Power, balance ofalternative is imbalance and greater danger of
war, 174conditions for operation of, 174defined, 173hegemony produces security, absence of it
implies insecurity, 103history demonstrates validity of principle of,
109interest in independence transcends ideology,
103means of buttressing alliances in changeable,
7necessity of preventing aggrandizement of
neighbors, 173object is peace, not high ethical purpose, 173permanent undertaking, not exertion that
ends, 174self-defense sometimes dictates aggression, 22uncertainty of in times of rapid change, 173weaker states unite to curb stronger, 174
when equilibrium present, diplomacy a substitute for war, 174
Power, distribution ofdefined, 175
Power, economicresembles a string, 175
Power, hardsmart statecraft uses power intelligently, 175
Power, moralitythinks it’s doing God’s service when violating
His laws, 176Power of the weak
capacity to shame oppressors, 177
Power projectionconduct expeditionary warfare from a
distance, 177
Practicalitynothing is unreasonable if it is useful, 177
Precedencedefined, 177
Precedence, order of ancient quarrels best left unrenewed, 186
Precedents, badbegin as justifiable measures, 177
Precision diplomacy should be a disagreeable business,
178essential in ideal diplomatist, 178excessive, 178imprecise policy means no policy at all, 170misery caused by lack of, 135nothing more important in negotiation, 177understandings must be precise, 177
Predictionsare worthless so demand high price for
making them, 178
Preemptionallows one to assert control over enemy, 178right of nation to preserve national
security, 178
Prejudice diplomats must avoid positive or negative, 178
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Prenegotiation‘flypaper principle’, 179demonstrating stalemate and deterioration in
situation, 179influencing opponents’ positions, 146narrowing the subjects of disagreement, 178tasks of analyzed, 180
Preparednessassures peace in two ways, 180diplomacy weak and ineffective without, 179don’t wait till you’re thirsty to dig a well, 179if you want peace, prepare war, 179most needed by the weak, 179stimulus to suspicion and ill will, 180
Presencedemonstration of interest, commitment to
apply power, 180
Pressadvice for dealing with, 180diplomatic role of the, 180free reporting by creates need for deception in
war, 46most effective when officials sense
partnership, 180
Press, goodhave kids and a dog to get, 180
Pressurerejection of, 181
Prestige obstacle to compromise at conferences, 38shadow cast by power, 181
Prevention, rescuemore gratitude shown to rescuers, cannot
prove prevented disaster, 181
Pridegreat nations can be overcome by own pride,
181
Principle absent from commerce, 34
Principles avoid disputes over, 181cause of war, 181compete with each other in diplomacy, 181 no guide to choice or compromise, 181people that values privilege above, 181threads in the labyrinth of circumstances, 181
Privileges and immunities defined, 182inviolability of ambassadors, 182kings’ dignity is enhanced by good treatment
of envoys, 182protection by the host country foundation of
diplomacy, 182
Probitymost important quality in ambassador, 182negotiators must embody, 151with candor more successful than subtlety,
finesse, 27
Procès-verbaldefined, 182
Process, diplomaticcan be shock absorbers when bilateral
interests collide, 182
Productivemeaning of, 183
Profession of diplomacydemands of, 183deserves same preparation as other
professions, 183duty to work for negotiability of problems, 183estranges from diplomats’ fellow citizens, 63honorable, even exalted, 183life of good consequence, 183men conform to their calling, 184professional knowledge vital in selecting
diplomats, 10pure service with quality of performance
unmeasurable, 184too important to be left to amateurs, 58way of life, 183
ProfessionalismAmerican tradition discredits, 18skilled work requires a skilled workman, 10
Professionsdiplomatic and military, 67
Proliferationdriven by actual or anticipated conflict, 225
Promisesbinds accepters more than makers of, 184like piecrusts, made to be broken, 184no disgrace in disregarding those forced upon
one, 184
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Pro-Nuncio, Apostolicdefined, 184
Propagandaadvantages of the big lie, 185attitude of diplomats toward, 185confusion, panic as weapons, 171emotional engineering, 185friends nearly deceived, enemies not quite, 184handmaiden of diplomacy, 186handmaiden of good foreign policy, 186in war, truth the first casualty, 184limits of, 185must fit policy as a sabre fits the scabbard, 185must stress very few points and repeat them
endlessly, 185people can be made to do bidding of leaders,
185principles of, 185sins of the enemy, 185tendentious, if not deceptious, 185vilify; some of it will stick, 184
Prophesies, self-fulfillingfear and response to it are causes of, 186
Prosperity changes in well-being alter calculations, 186
Protecting powerdefined, 186
Protection businesses and citizens, 27of resident nationals by ambassadors, 42
Protectionismridiculous and ignominious expedient, 186tariff wars generally end in tariff wars, 225
Protestdefined, 186
Protocolas agreement, defined, 186defined as expression of good manners among
nations, 187framework for orderly conduct of diplomacy,
187helpfulness of, 186insistence upon a mark of lack of seriousness,
187scenes over blunders of make diplomats
ridiculous, 187stilling of ancient preoccupations, 186
Proverbeverything comes to those who wait, 160stay your hand or strike to kill, 243take time by the forelock, 156why have a dog and bark yourself?, 3
Proverb, Arabbe not so soft as to be squeezed dry, nor so
stiff, 145call even a dog ‘Sir’ to get what you need, 82cherish your heritage, 160cross-cultural friendship, 91donor should not mention charity; recipient
should not forget it, 29enemy of my enemy, 73generosity captivates the decent, antagonizes
the mean, 29habitual liars need good memories, 125kiss the hand that you cannot bite, 82kiss the upper hand you cannot withstand,
219recipients of charity are unreliable, 29responsibilities of guests, 95silence less regrettable than words, 68strangers are always polite, 216the sword decides after strategem has failed,
84wise enemies better than foolish friends, 89
Proverb, Dutchno one has peace longer than his neighbor
pleases, 161
Proverb, Englishdifference between statesmen and politicians,
215
Proverb, Frenchabsent are always wrong, 11don’t wait till you’re thirsty to dig a well, 179peace is the daughter of war, 163politeness, 170
Proverb, Germanbest enemies those who make threats, 228
Proverb, Latinif you want peace, prepare war, 179to receive a favor is to sell your liberty, 81treaties must be observed, 35
Proverb, Persianhow manners are learned, 129use enemy’s hand to catch snake, 73
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Proverb, Portuguesewhere there is no might right loses itself, 134
Proverb, Russianeternal peace lasts till next war, 162
Proverbsa soft answer, 250where there is no vision, the people perish,
238
Psychological operationsdefined, 187
Public appearances never miss an opportunity to relieve yourself,
187
Public opinionalways wrong in foreign policy, 188ambassadors and, 2dangerous master of decisions, 187dilemmas for diplomats recommending
policies, 188means public sentiment, 187mere forgery, 187the Government cannot act in advance of, 187to despise is like despising moral principles,
188
Public relationssubstitute for sense of direction, 188
Publicityabout negotiations necessary at right time, 147about progress in negotiations, 147accomplishments inversely proportional to,
188agreement in negotiations makes appropriate,
147complicates settlement of quarrels, 206deterrent to conflict resolution, 188dilemma of foreign ministers, 197diplomacy cannot always be public, 188freezes positions in negotiations, 148inhibits flexibility in negotiations, 147much that cannot be disclosed in foreign
affairs, 206open covenants, openly arrived at, 188participants in negotiation must not publish,
147premature blights agreements, 188public conduct of negotiations impossible, 148publication of grievances undercuts
peacemaking, 164
Purpose great actions derive from great purposes, 189nations must limit objectives, 155pursue one great decisive aim, 189
Purposes of diplomacycreating solid and durable relations, 53
Purposes, nationalalways exceed a nation’s means, 189must be proportional to capabilities, 189
Quaroni, Pietrogood diplomacy concedes the minimum
necessary, 36
Quarrelsagreements cause disagreements, 191cause war between princes, 191every government a problem for others, 191of friends are opportunities of foes, 191usually caused by bureaucratic blunders, 25
Questionsnever ask unless sure answer helps cause, 191
Raison d’étatdefined, 193irrelevance of individual morality to
governments, 137no right to be unselfish with other’s interests,
193
Rajaratnam, S.deciding how to vote in international
organizations, 238
Rapporteurdefined, 193
Rapprochementdefined, 193those that want love should do something
lovable, 193
Ratificationdefined, 193
Readinessdiplomacy weak and ineffective without, 179if you want peace, prepare war, 179no nation ever gained by being unprepared,
193to secure peace be ready always for war, 193
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Reagan, Ronald W.diplomacy brings gift of peace, 57intelligence analysis, 107regimes planted by bayonet don’t take root, 94system unstable if no peaceful means to
legitimize leaders, 220
Reality, intentionscannot be prevented from intruding on best
intentions, 193
Reason of relationshipdefined, 193
Reason of systemdefined, 194
Rebellionsuccess only justification for, 194
Recallletters of, defined, 194
Recall of ambassadordefined, 194
Receiving statedefined, 194
Reciprocitybasis for durable agreements, 4best diplomacy leaves other side reasonably
satisfied, 56defined, 194
Recognitioncriteria for, 194withholding from unworthy, 194
Record, off the basis for discussion with journalists, 194
Record, on thebasis for discussions with journalists, 195
Recruitmentstandards for apprentice diplomats, 66
Reformdifficulties of, 156perils of domestic, 195
Refugeedefined, 195
Regala, Robertoforeign policy is strategy of diplomacy, 85
Regala, Roberto, citing otherscriteria for success of diplomacy by
conference, 38diplomats solve problems made by other
diplomats, 61
Regime installationpeople can not submit to form of government
they don’t accept, 195
Regionalismdefined, 195
Reinforcement, diplomatichold something in reserve, 195
Rejectiondefined, 195
Relationsambassadorial, defined, 195breaking off in moments of crisis, 195close are not always amicable, 195diplomatic, defined, 196diplomatic, purpose, 196disadvantages of breaking, 196Muaawiya’s hair, 197not a compliment but a convenience, 197utilitarian not moral significance, 196
Relations, conduct of ambassadors responsible for overall, 12
Relations, friendlyattentiveness and tact price of good relations,
197
Relevanceextent to which capability brought to bear on
disputed issues, 197
Reliabilitya moral imperative, 197
Religionabsence of impact on diplomatic theory, 197defined, 197scoffs at sovereignty, 197weapon of political warfare, 197
Remarks, publicbetween the cliché and the indiscretion, 197
Renan, Ernesttruth and wisdom lie in nuances, 154
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Reparationsdefined, 197
Repetitionart of diplomatic attack, 197
Reportingbrevity in, 198clarity and simplicity the key to good, 198diplomatic vs. journalistic, 64displeasing as well as pleasing things must be
sent, 198do not compromise or condemn others, 198draft telegrams as if you had to pay for them
yourself, 199duty to be true and honest, 198economic, to promote exports, 198exactitude in essential, 198honest, a duty of diplomats, 215journalistic contrasted with diplomatic, 64, 188memoranda of conversation, 199needs confidentiality, 207never report your own words, 198perils of appearing to plead a foreign cause, 72protecting confidences, 206purpose of, 199qualities of officers who report, 107reward for honest and forthright, 199unread by decisionmakers, useless, 198
Reporting, politicalfrequent taverns to understand local politics,
199
Repplier, Agnesfriendships fail when interests part, 89
Representivityof national diversity by armies, diplomatic
services, 199
Repression, resistancerepression empowers resistance, 200
Reprisalrepay the enemy in his own coin, 200
Reputationcannot be replaced once lost, 200contrast with honor, 200for straight and honest dealing essential, 68for trickiness will follow a diplomat, 68
Reservationdefined, 200
Residencemanagement of, 200soul in guests who animate it, 200
Respectand admiration for one’s country, not
affection, 200commodity of value on the international
scene, 200
Reston, Jamesadvantages of international crises, 43best journalism from alliance of officials,
reporters, 180devilish thing about foreign affairs, 84foreign relations endless endeavor, 88nations must limit objectives, 155
Restraintof all manifestations of power, impresses
most, 200
Retaliationright of, 246
Retreatsome battles won only after, 200
Reunificationdefined, 200
Revanchismdesire of state to regain territory lost, 201
Revolutionowes its success to disbelief of opponents, 201temporary disturbance in the life of a state,
156vulnerability of established order, 157
Revolutionary powersappeasement of, 214negotiations with, 144
Rewardsto be worthy of, itself a recompense, 201
Rhetoricat international organizations, 112
Richardson, Elliot L.contributions of ambassadors to policy, 10
Richelieu, Cardinalbenefits of uninterrupted foreign relations, 88
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candor and probity better than subtlety, finesse, 27
choose friends for their power, not out of sentiment, 89
diplomacy seeks durable arrangements, 53first, conciliate; failing that, crush, 37never fish for invitations, 114secrecy is essential in state affairs, 205
Ridgway, Gen. Matthew B.soldiers serve statesmen, 247
Risksgreatest the shirking of, 201
Rochefoucauld, François, Duc de lagreat actions result of great purposes, 189negotiators too interested in success , 150why we reconcile with our enemies, 163
Roetter, Charlesinterference in internal affairs cause for
expulsion, 111much depends on personality and ability of
ambassadors, 13self-image vs. popular image of diplomats, 63
Roetter, Charles, citing othersinterpreters must know what statesmen do,
113
Rogers, Willconferences can scare up wars, 38diplomacy like good bookkeeping, always
balances, 42diplomats essential to starting wars, 67why diplomats write notes, 154
Roosevelt, Franklin Delanopeace can succeed only with will and power to
enforce it, 161stroking tigers won’t make them kittens, 17
Roosevelt, Theodorecourtesy should mark international
intercourse, 42in military affairs listen to the military, 135just war better than acquiescence in wrong,
241speak softly and carry a big stick, 51war better than loss of national honor, 99war justifiable, even imperative , 241
Rosebery, Lordcordiality between nations rests on mutual
respect, 40
Rousseau de Chamoyambassadors must decide without awaiting
instructions, 105probity essential in ambassadors, 182
Rowan, Carlhow diplomats get good press, 180
Rudenessutility of, 201
Rulershiponly hand that grasps sword can hold scepter,
201
Rusk, Dean ambassadors are to take charge, 10diplomacy cannot always be public, 188measuring success in foreign policy, 87national interest in democracies, 110parliamentary diplomacy defined and
described, 57persuasion through listening, 126quiet conversation better than public quarrel,
206summits tense as court of last resort in
session, 211
Ruthlessnessbreeds savagery in enemies, 201
Salisbury, Countlogic of no use in diplomacy, 127
Salisbury, Lordbe skeptical of soldiers’ talk of strategic places,
167error of sticking to carcasses of dead policies,
170if you believe the soldiers, nothing is safe, 207never trust experts, 77object of peace treaty to make war improbable,
163
Sallust ending wars very difficult, 246liberty preferred by few, majority seek fair
masters, 125
Salutesdefined, 203
Sanctionsadverse consequences for those who impose
economic, 203allies, enemies, 205
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alternative to engagement of diplomacy, not force, 204
commercial restrictions as a substitute for war, 203
create their own antidotes, 204economic imply ultimate resort to military,
205economic, accompanying measures of
pressure, 204economic, are delusory, 203economic, defined, 203economic, duration of, 204economic, timing of, 205impact of boycotts, 203influence, 204military cowardice tarted up as moral outrage,
203motivation for, 205political merits of boycotts, 203purpose of, 204revolutionary states often welcome, 205unsuccessful instrument of intervention in
internal affairs, 111
Santayana, Georgedelight in war is a merit in the soldier, 240
Sarcasmlast way station on route to despair, 205
Sarpi, Paololies I never tell, 125
Satow, Ernestavoid joining criticism of host country by
natives, 43blunders of precedence and protocol, 187diplomacy defined, 52guard against ‘localitis’, 127law of nations not concerned with bribery, 25to know a man’s ideas have him speak his
own language, 121
Sa ud, Abdullah bin Abd Al-Aziz Al-friends who won’t help no better than enemies
who don’t harm, 89those that want love should do something
lovable, 193
Saunders, Harold L.prenegotiation described, 179
Schelling, Thomas C.agreements absent trust and good faith, 46inability to concede may strengthen a
negotiator, 149
Schofield, John MacAllisterstatesmen must know military science, 215
Secessiondefined, 205
Secrecy avoid activity that would be seen as
shameful, 205ciphers, 206diplomatic reporting, 207do not tell secrets to those not tested, 205essential in negotiations, 148facilitates compromise, 205first essential in state affairs, 205in politics and diplomacy, 206much in foreign affairs that cannot be
disclosed, 206necessity of in negotiations, 188negotiation impossible without, 205obligation to participants in negotiations, 147protecting confidences of other states, 206purpose of classification, 30required in bargaining, 24the very soul of diplomacy, 205useful in settling quarrels, 206without it, covenants impossible, 148
Secretariatsubstitute for thought at the top, 207
Secretarydiplomatic, defined, 207
Secretseyes confess secrets of heart, 207
Securityabsolute for one means absolute insecurity for
others, 207don’t be complacent toward enemies, 207don’t be too impressed with soldiers talk of
strategic places, 167if you believe the soldiers, nothing is safe, 207revolutionary powers seek absolute, 212
Security from enemiessecure self by not making any enemies, 207
Self-controldiplomats must not speak without thought,
207necessary to dominate the emotions of others,
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Self-defense, justificationnecessity of leaves no moment for deliberation,
208
Self-interest, enlighteneddoctrine of, 208
Self-knowledgenecessary in negotiators, 208
Sending statedefined, 208
Senecadrinking is a voluntary madness, 5foremost art of kings power to endure hatred,
97if a man not know to what port he steers, 155peace expedient for the victor, necessary for
the vanquished, 164
Sentiment alliances based on, 6sentimental policy knows no reciprocity, 208
Serres, Jean and Wood, John R.definition of diplomacy, 56how diplomatic professionalism is
acquired, 19protection of nationals and their commerce, 26
Seton-Watson, Hughdescription of amoral Soviet foreign policy, 86
Seward, William Henrycomment on political appointees, 18
Shakespeare, Williamhow govern kingdom that know not how to
use ambassadors?, 9peace is a very apoplexy, lethargy, 162
Sherman, William Tecumsehlegitimate object of war more perfect peace,
245more perfect peace is legitimate object of war,
162
Sherpasdefined, 208work of, 220
Shipping protection of, 26
Shultz, George P.diplomats and warriors, 248problems solved by not being too precise, 178walk in the middle and get hit from both
sides, 136words count, 249
Silencea fool holdeth his peace counted wise, 208most eloquent answer, 208qualification of diplomat to keep silent, 208
Silvercruys, Baronmost useful qualities of diplomat, 65
Sinceritygreatly facilitates the conduct of affairs, 208never question governments’, 209
Skepticism, optimismessential to success in analysis, 209
Skillsbureaucratic and diplomatic differ, 209
Smith, Gen. Walter Bedelloutcome of war sets diplomatic possibilities,
24
Smith, Paul A., Jr.principles of propaganda, 185
Societydefined, 209
Soldiersdiplomat the servant of, 248implement policies of statesmen by violence,
212statesman’s junior partners, 247
Solutions, problemssolution to one problem is father of next, 210
Solzhenitsin, Aleksandropposite of peace all political violence, 162
Sophocleshatred for enemies, 73
Sovereigntydefined, 210right of states to do as they please, 210
Sparta, King of impossible to attack one who agrees to
arbitrate, 19
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Spaulding, E. Wilderbest diplomats interested in what they find at
post, 62diplomatic and journalistic reporting
contrasted, 64
Speechincisive form of action, 210style appropriate for ambassadors, 156
Spies ambassadors are titled, 14kinds of, 210know, are not known, 210qualities of good intelligence officers, 107unlicensed ambassadors, 14
Spousesdiplomatic wives’ support invaluable, 211instructions to on reassignment, 211no profession in which wives more important
than diplomacy, 210role in moves incident to reassignment, 211wives are valuable auxiliaries, 211
Spring, Howardlove never makes allies, hate does, 7
Stabilityfoundation of a stable order relative security,
insecurity, 157generates requirements for mediation, 132rests on international consensus about order,
211success of peace, 244
Staël, Germaine defriendships to be used or abandoned per
circumstances, 90
Staffsubstitute for thought at the top, 211
Stakes, highcan be too high for rational calculation, 211
Stalematecan be turned into agreement, 211
Stalin, J. V.sincere diplomacy no more possible than dry
water, 250
Staminaa negotiator must have, 212
Statedefined, 212
State systemdefined, 212
State, revolutionarydefined, 212no peace possible with, 212seeks absolute security, absolute insecurity for
others, 212
Statecraftart of advancing interests by violence or
nonviolence, 212deception central to most techniques of, 46defined, 212diplomacy as servant of, 213imitate the fox and lion, 213intelligence as component of, 213know people’s thinking and manage routine
affairs, 213mediocrity in prefers tangible advantage, 213negotiations as antidote to weakness, 144no greater fault than a vindictive peace, 163statesman incapable of should find another
job, 86statesmen must cross the Rubicon not
knowing, 213strategy of power, 212virtue stripped of force reveals its own
weakness, 159winds and waves on side of ablest navigators,
213
Statecraft, smarthappens when wits, wallets, and muscle pull
together, 213
Statementsby foreign ministers, 197no nation’s foreign policy can be ascertained
from, 213
States, large and smallpowerful maintain by crime, littlee virtuous
by weakness, 214
States, longevityif Sparta and Rome perished, what state can
endure?, 214
Statesmanshipdefined, 214
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Statesmencannot afford to be moralists, 137contrasted with politicians, 215distinguished from bureaucrats, 26distinguished from politicians, 215do not despise any wisdom, 107duties of diplomats toward, 215good intentions vs. moral praiseworthiness
and success, 215imprisoned by circumstance, 29must be acquainted with military science, 215qualities of good strategists, 214stand or fall on perception of trends, 230successful dead politician, 172task of to anticipate and act, 216task to provide decent burial for the past, 216
Statesmen, advice tokeep strong, keep cool, 214
Statesmen, politiciansto be a statesman, must be successful
politician first, 214
Status quodefined, 216preservation of by weak states by creating
moral consensus, 216strategy of defending, 218
Status quo ante bellumdefined, 216
Status quo, changingpreserving is easier than changing, 216
Steed, Wickhampropaganda must fit policy as sabers fit
scabbards, 185
Steiner, Georgeeach tongue a distinct window into the world,
121
Stendhal (Henri Beyle)defeated ruler should never be spared, 237every power wants neighbors weak and
decadent, 152
Stern, Richardword is older than the state, 250
Stevenson, Adlai E., Jr.diplomat’s life protocol, Geritol, alcohol, 60flatteryóall right, if you don’t inhale, 82
nation’s purposes always exceed its means, 189
optimism for diplomat is like courage to soldier, 156
sound foreign policy impossible when politicized, criminalized, 87
Stinnett, Caskiediplomats tell you to go to hell so you look
forward to it, 61
Strategistsqualities of far-sighted statesmen, 214
Strategyaccumulation of tactical maneuvers a muddle,
218art of winning at least cost, 58bad, sinks good ideas, 101best is always to be strong, 216coercive diplomacy, 54criteria for effective, 217defined, 216deterrence contrasted, 217diplomacy and, 217diplomacy at start and end of war, 247diplomacy subject to logic of, 216diplomacy the silent bloodless stuff of, 170for victory, 218foreign policy is the strategy of diplomacy, 85grand, aims at planning peace, 217grand, defined, 217grand, does not wait for right conditions, 217grand, integrates intelligence, 217if a man not know to what port he steers, 155knowing capabilities, influencing intentions,
27logic of paradoxical and ironic, 218objectives and power, 155of status quo powers, 218policy, and diplomacy is its tactics, 170refusal to negotiate, 218role of diplomats and statesmen in, 215tactical sacrifice essential to, 218twin of diplomacy, 217vital role of diplomacy in grand, 217
Strengthbest strategy, 216energy, size of nations, 177God is for the big battalions, 219might is above right, right proceeds from
might, 134must be known, 218no state is forever strong or eternally weak,
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sources of national, 219strong states do what they will, 218stronger the state, gentler the diplomats, 218true restrains itself, true greatness sets its own
limits, 218what diplomats seek to depict in their state,
219
Stubbornnessas dangerous as appeasement, 17
Subjugationkiss the hand you cannot withstand, 219strategies for coping with, 47
Subversionabuse of diplomacy, 53defined, 219miraculous results achieved by practice of, 219
Successproduct of intelligent application of power, 219
Successionsystem unstable if no peaceful means to
legitimize leaders, 220
Suckerif you can’t spot at table then you’re it, 220
Summit meetingsadvantages and disadvantages, 220as often diminish, not enhance, reputations,
220can become not a forum for negotiation but a
diversion, 222combine drawbacks of both secret and open
diplomacy, 222dangers of a willowy euphoria, 221distract from the policy process, 220fumbles at leave the goal line open, 220good entertainment but is it diplomacy?, 221importance of preparation for, 222negotiations at, 222personal diplomacy risks ephemeral results,
57publicity-shy preparation for, 221talking is not always better than not talking,
222the higher the summit the flimsier the
agreements, 221two great princes should never meet face to
face, 220violate basic rule of negotiation, 221
Summitscase for, 221
nations touch at, 155
Sumner, William Grahamwant a war, nourish a doctrine, 181
Sunzifive kinds of spy, 210foreknowledge from espionage vital to
success, 76roads one does not follow, 117to win without fighting is best, 237weapons are inauspicious instruments, 84
Superpowerdefined, 222
Support, unconditionaldefined, 222
Surprise diplomats should not be taken by, 222sudden diplomacy the worst that can be
practised, 223results from reluctance to acknowledge
contrary events, 222
Survival dependent on policy, 223
Suspicionbegat by ignorance, 223
Sustainabilitydefined, 223
Swift, Jonathanarbitrary power tempting to princes, 173good manners put people at ease, 129
Sycophancycommon source of mistaken policy, 170
Sylvester, Arthurinformation is power, 107
Syllogismssubstitutes for reality-based analyses, 223
Sympathycontrasted with empathy in negotiation, 223
Szilassy, Gyulabest diplomats ask only how to obtain and
how to get it, 62diplomatic corps not a school of virtue, 137
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force and deception govern international relations, 46
Tacitusa bad peace is even worse than war, 161power not based on force lacks credibility, 177
Tactdiplomats need a feeling for what is fitting,
225mark of superior minds, 225sleepless, 65
Tacticsaccumulation of responses does not add up to
strategy, 225application of strategy, 225bad tactics annul good strategy, 225
Talbott, Strobearms control defense conducted by other
means, 20
Talkmeans of delay for statesmen, 225
Talleyrandabove all, not too much zeal!, 251alliances require care, respect, mutuality to
endure, 7appointees to official positions, 18consuls, 40definition of diplomacy, 54diplomacy not a science of art and duplicity, 70diplomats as polite asses, 171if people always understood, there’d be no
history, 98in critical situations, let women run things, 43no occasion can justify a falsehood, 126nonintervention means almost the same as
intervention, 153one can do everything with bayonets except
sit on them, 155only good principle is have none, 138smile and composure get one by everywhere,
171territorial expansion condemned, 38the perfect minister of foreign affairs, 135true strength restrains itself; true greatness,
219what is believed more important than what is
true, 231
Targeting hammer useless unless know where nails are,
225
Tariffswars over generally raise, 225
Tarle, E. V.aggression usually disguised as self-defense, 3
Tasso, Torquatoambassadors must be good orators, 156
Taste diplomats need a feeling for beauty, 225
Tauscher, Ellenright of nation to preserve national security,
178
Technologybrings us together before shock absorbers
ready, 225lessens distance and sharpens shock, 225radios, TVs, and jet planes, 225
Tensionsinflame resentments, harden positions, 226
Territoryceded is a constant memorial of humiliation,
226
Terror, banditryruling authorities see as same, 226
Terror, insurrectionclassic opening phase of, 226
Terrorismact intended to cause death to civilians, 226asymmetric warfare through violence, 226causes of, 226defined, 226murder of noncombatants for political ends,
227political intimidation by killing
noncombatants, 226purpose of is to terrorize, 227pursuit of goals by criminally violent means,
226war of the poor, 227
Thayer, Charles W.art of deceit not quality of modern diplomats,
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diplomacy contrasted with business, the law, 34
diplomat seeks to convey strength as well as friendship, 219
honesty is wisdom in a diplomat, 99journalists and diplomats, 188knowledge of adversary’s psychology
invaluable, 2lawyers contrasted with diplomats, 122limitations of propaganda, 185nations judged by representatives abroad, 66propaganda the handmaiden of diplomacy,
186reputation for trickiness will dog a diplomat,
68seek admiration and respect, not affection, for
your country, 200
Thayer, Charles W., quoting othersnever report what you said, 198
Theorycommon sense the source of, 197not a plan, 227
Third worlddefined, 227
Thompson, Kenneth W.deficiencies of military men as peacemakers,
248diplomats bear worldview at odds with
compatriots, 58foreign relations a nuisance to most nations,
88legislative intervention in diplomacy
diplomacy, 125principles compete with one another in
diplomacy, 181role of press attachés, 21
Thompson, Kenneth W., citing othersmen without professional knowledge should
not be diplomats, 10
Threats abstain from threats and insulting words, 227anticipated harm, 227best enemies are those who make them, 228bluffing, 227credibility of madmen greatest, 228credible bluff more effective than disbelieved
sincere, 25deterrence, 52don’t draw the sword when rattling the
scabbard will do, 84empty, 228
get more with kind word and gun, 228limited actions to enhance credibility, 227phases of military, 228response to determined by geopolitical
circumstances, 228unites enemies, 228without power like powder without ball, 227
Thucydidesavoid complaisance toward enemies, 207basis of alliance, 6behave as friend or foe as circumstances
dictate, 49impossible to attack one who agrees to
arbitrate, 19justice depends on backing by power, 118magnanimity can secure peace, 129men begin with blows, resort to words in a
reverse, 47nothing is unreasonable if it is useful, 177restraint impresses most, 200
Timedelay is useful product of foreign ministries,
48needs help to resolve conflicts, 144
Timingproceed against enemy whenever, 228
Title of ambassadorcoveted by the unqualified, 10
Toastsskill of professional diplomats, 228
Tocqueville, Alexis dehard for democracies to begin, end wars, 50precise, false ideas have more power than
true, complex ones, 101propensity of democracies for impulsive
action, 50reform dangerous to evil governments, 195
Togo, Shigenorifinal offer not inevitably the last, 81
Torcy, Marquis destandards for recruitment of diplomats, 66training of diplomats, 66
Tour d’horizondefined, 228
Tour of dutydefined, 228
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time required to become effective, 228
Tradeambassadors must promote, 34diplomacy especially concerned with, 34
Trade, freebreaks barriers between nations, 229effects more important than economic
advantages, 229
Trainingambassador has duty to tutor, 229apprenticeship of young diplomats, 19objectives of diplomatic, 66
Tranquility, respectnone at home if no respect abroad, 229
Transactionssomething-for-something, 229
Translationcourtesy translations useful, 229right to use a neutral language, 191unmasks nonsense, 229
Transnational defined, 230
Treatieslast like roses and young girls, 4observed while in harmony with interests, 4of alliance not by nature permanent, 7republics more faithful to than princes, 39tend to bind weaker party only, 230understandings with friends more durable,
233
Treatydefined, 230
Trendsperception of, 230
Trevelyan, Lordhow to draft telegrams, 199
Tribedefined, 230great powers should not involve, 230
Tripwireclassic technique of deterrence, 230
Triumphvictory and defeat the negation of diplomacy,
230
Trône, Lediplomacy an obscure art hidden in deceit, 56
Trouble, sources ofat any moment up to no good, 230
Truceperils of, 230
Truman, Harry S.military secrets, 206only thing you prevent by war is peace, 244statesman is politician dead ten years, 172
Trust building enhancement of into agreements, 231fostering essential to carry off a bluff, 230how to enhance in negotiations, 231no substitute for, 45only agree to what you can do, 231
Truthalways speak it and never embellish it, 49economize on its use, 231first casualty in war, 184not for everyone, 125plain statement highest diplomacy, 231what is believed more important than what is
true, 231
Tusi, Nizam al-Mulkambassadors are intelligence collectors, 10kings enhance their dignity by treating
envoys well, 182
Twain, Markalways do right, 136bargaining, 24better to have sense of humor than no sense at
all, 100difference between dog and man, 95economize on use of truth, 231formalities, moralities of statesmanship, 28friends side with you when you are wrong, 90true statesman does not despise any wisdom,
107
Ugaki, Kazushigediplomacy and domestic politics, 56
Ultimatabe prepared to carry through, 25
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criteria for effectiveness, 233final offer not necessarily the last, 81
Ultimatumdefined, 233
Understandingsnot true that more leads to better relations, 233unwritten between friends more durable than
treaties, 233
Undiplomaticpart of diplomacy is knowing when to be, 233
UNESCO charterignorance of other’s ways a cause of war, 44wars begin in the minds of men, 246
United Nations appeal in certainty it will let you down, 233contributions of public debate, 234helps diplomacy arrive at agreements, 233indispensable before it has become effective,
234not a legislature or a court but forum for
diplomacy, 233quiet use of facilities effective, 112rhetoric at, 112substitute for bilateral embassies, 234
Unprecedented suspect term in foreign policy, 234
Usefulmeans nothing was accomplished, 234
Uti possidetisdefined, 234
Valéry, Paulall nations have reasons for thinking
themselves incomparable, 139only treaties settling ulterior motives count, 3
Valuesease communication, interests bind, 135nations assign highest to scarcest, 235political cultures value those they most lack,
238
Vanitydangers of in negotiators, 238disintegrating influence of, 82‘localitis’ as, 127susceptibility of diplomats to, 238
Vansittart, Robert, 1st Barondelay is useful product of foreign ministries,
48
Vauvenargues, Marquis depeace is really only a short truce, 161
Vegetiusessential to know character of enemy, 107
Vengeancegratifying but invites retaliation, 235
Venuecapital of weaker adversary, 235defined, 235
Vera y Çuniga, Juan Antonio dedissembling is excusable in public
business, 69
Verification defined, 236in peacemaking, 165
Vice consuldefined, 236
Vice consulate defined, 236
Viciousnessif attacked, human animal will defend, 236
Victors
bargaining position diminishes with time, 236have right to impose what they please on
vanquished, 236war over when vanquished accept defeat, 236
Victoryattainment of objective for which conflict was
waged, 236best secured through magnanimity, 129causes of war, 237certain peace is better and safer than
anticipated, 237counts for nothing if not used, 238defeated rulers should never be spared, 237defined, 236diplomacy translates into political terms, 237in victory, magnanimity, 236most complete to compel enemy to give up,
237nature of insolent and haughty, 236
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next to battle lost, greatest misery is battle gained, 237
no substitute for in war, 247nothing more dangerous than, 237painless not celebrated, 237political, following military defeat, 42problems of victory better than those of defeat,
237provides opportunity to secure peace, 247 sacrifice certain good for uncertain better, 106spare those not bloodthirsty in warfare, 236strategy of, 237victory a more difficult art than war, 237wisdom and skill required to use, 238
Vienna Conventionon consular relations, 238on diplomatic relations, 238
Violence sires violence, 238
Virtuesmost valued rarest, 238
Visadefined, 238
Visionwhere there is none, the people perish, 238
Vituperationstrong and bitter words indicate weak cause,
238
VoltaireGod is for the big battalions, 219politics and arms, 248
Voting how decided in international organizations,
238
Walsingham, Francisif there were no knaves, 75
Wallets, witsthose cannot live by wallets, live by wits, 172
Walters, Vernondifference between the diplomat and military
man, 67those who object to flattery, 82
Warabolition of, 239
aim of is better peace, 245argument of state, 239balance between military and diplomatic
considerations, 248begets war, good will begets good will, 247begins in the minds of men, 246better bored diplomats than dead young men,
60civil, defined, 239cold wars are covert and protracted, 239conferences as cause of, 38continuation of policy by other means, 240costs and benefits, 241crimes, threat to prosecute increases defiance,
42decides order, 243defined as punishment, 245delay until others wane, 48delightful only to those with no experience of
it, 239diplomacy in wartime, 248diplomatic contacts during, 248diplomatic prelude to, 240economics of, 240enemy to public liberty, 241entrenchment of policy failure, 244form alliances with neighbors, 239guerrilla wins if he does not lose, 241guerrillas not interested in compromise, 241happens when politics fail, 239hell for soldiers, unemployment for diplomats,
247if one side breaks the rules the other is not
bound, 246impact of, 241instrument of policy, 240just war better than acquiescence in injustice,
241justifiable and imperative upon honorable
men, 241justified by apprehensions of danger, 19justified to curb growth of dangerous power,
241logic of contrasted with logic of peace, 244lost, not won, 246makes victors stupid and vanquished
vengeful, 239means to establish peace on more favorable
terms, 67means to pursue or defend justice, 245military vs. diplomatic influence during, 242money is not the sinews of, 175mother of peace, 163must be regarded as only a means to peace,
239noncombatants most ferocious, 244
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not justified to enfeeble states whose power may become a threat, 241
not true it settles nothing, 239only way to abolish is to make peace heroic,
239peace preserved by preparation for, 52peoples more eager than governments for, 240preventive, like committing suicide out of fear
of death, 244prevents peace, 244purpose of is more perfect peace, 245purpose of is peace, 163sparked by predisposition to take offense, 115starting through negotiations, 243sterile of positive result, 247success is victory, success of peace stability,
244surest way to prevent is not to fear, 245threats an alternative to, 84three principal causes of quarrel, 239too important to be left to the generals, 239total, 247victory is more difficult art, 237weapons, important but not decisive factor,
245where to fight, 242without victory, 247
War crimedefined, 247
War criminaldefined, 247
War strategydiplomacy at start and end of war, 247importance of moral as well as military
position in, 243outcome of conflict, 244
War, causes of almost as many popular as royal wars, 245crowd psychology, 50popular passion, 239three principal causes of quarrel, 239uncertainties bred by hanging policy of
legislatures, 125
War, conventional defined, 240
War, guerrilladefined, 241
War, instigators monarchs ought to put to death, 241
War, limiteddefined, 242prerequisites for, 242
War, objectives of as little harm as possible, 243decide how to end before initiating hostilities,
243fatal to enter war without will to win it, 243first reckon the cost, 243keep expenditures low, 240no substitute for victory, 247stay your hand or strike to kill, 243strike at a king, you must kill him, 243to live unhurt in peace, 243victory, not prolonged indecision, 247
War, offensiverequires quick decision, 243
War, state ofdiplomatic contacts under, 248normal condition of international relations,
246War, termination of
achieve basic aims before truce, 163almost impossible without complete ruin of
one side, 247blindness to need for, 244diplomacy, 240discussion of conditions of peace in wartime,
243do not drive your enemy to await revenge, 246durable peace is moderate and just, 246essential question, 242needs consent of the victors, 246not possible at pleasure of a prince, 175peace negotiations the war after the war, 146peace without victory, 160quickest way to end a war is to lose it, 246role of diplomats in, 246timing determined by loser, not victor, 246transforms the future, 241when outcome unclear, 246
Warriorsas diplomats, 248civilians too timid before, 248difference from diplomats, 67diplomats and, 248infirmities of as peacemakers, 248political judgments fatuous, 248
Washington, Georgeespionage and secrecy are necessary, 75
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honesty best policy in public as in private life, 99
no nation has right to intervene in internal affairs, 152
no real favors from nation to nation, 81passionate attachments between nations
condemned 109preparing for war preserves peace, 52strict neutrality preferred policy, 152to secure peace be ready always for war, 193trust no nation farther than its interests, 109
Watson, Adamabuse of diplomacy in ideological warfare, 53ambassadors as advocates, 2bargaining large part of diplomacy, 24composition of negotiating teams, 141deceit self-defeating, 45diplomacy aspect of politics requiring
confidentiality, 206diplomacy especially concerned with trade, 34diplomacy helps form and restrain foreign
policy, 85diplomacy in war termination, 246economic balance like strategic balance, 71foreign aid can rent not buy allegiance, 5ideology accords awkwardly with diplomacy,
101impermanence of treaties of alliance, 7independence purchased through insecurity,
103informality, 104interest in survival makes coalitions
transcending ideology, 103international vs. domestic law, 122journalistic reporting, 117justice better served by diplomacy than war, 1level of démarches determines influence on
decisions, 48means of buttressing alliances against
change, 7measuring the power of state, 176ministers need advice from experts, 136negotiation rests on possibility of coercion, 143peace the policy of status quo satisfied states,
162protecting confidences of other states, 206the more empathy the more effective the
diplomacy, 72uses of force by alliances, 84utility of collegiality in diplomatic corps, 41war as instrument of policy, 240war means to pursue or defend justice, 245
Weaknessappeasement of the weak unnecessary and
unwise, 18diplomatic responses to, 144fragility of client state is greatest source, 249imperiousness of feebleness supported by
force, 30in allies, 8invites assault so the weak must seem strong,
249peace the policy of, 162promotes conciliation and alliances, 6weak states do what they must, 218
Weaponsbest one is another enemy, 249not the tools of the enlightened, 84tools for changing enemies’ minds, 249words as, 15
Welfare of nationsdependent on ambassadors, 15
Wellesley, Victordiplomacy not policy but agent of it, 170economic vs. military sanctions, 204finance policy a diplomatic weapon, 81grand strategy aims planning peace, 217greatest of risks the shirking of risk, 201no greater fault than a vindictive peace, 163preponderance of power will not endure, 97qualities of good strategists and statesmen, 214tariff wars generally end in higher tariffs, 225task of statesmen to provide decent burial for
the past, 216
Wellesley, Victor, citing others diplomacy of women like that of eunuchs, 60much in foreign affairs cannot be disclosed,
206peace at best a truce on battlefield of Time, 160
Wellington, Duke of nations never so grateful as benefactors
expect, 95
White, E. B.agreements source of disagreements, 191
Wickednessmore stupid people than wicked, 249
Wicquefort, Abram dehow ambassadors can influence ministers, 136principal functions of ambassadors described,
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state cannot do without ambassadors, 9
Wight, Martinpower to enemy’s rear natural ally, 73remote allies are preferable, 8
Will may play as great a role as power, 249
Wilson, Woodrowno nation fit to sit in judgment on another, 138open covenants, openly arrived at, 188peace without victory, 161principles are threads in the labyrinth of
circumstances, 181self-respect too high a price for peace, 162
Windsor, Duke ofrules for public appearances, 187
Winning, losingcan’t win unless try, but can lose by trying not
to lose, 249
Wisdomcomes once other alternatives exhausted, 249precipitation and anger contrary to wise
deliberation, 16to simulate folly, 83
Wits, powermore power, dimmer the wits, 249
Wives of ambassadorscommunity leadership and other duties of, 210
Wives of diplomatsno profession in which their role more helpful,
important, 210support invaluable, 211valuable auxiliaries, 211
Womenin critical situations, let them run things, 43
Wood, John R. and Serres, Jeandefinition of diplomacy, 56how diplomatic professionalism is acquired,
19protection of nationals and their commerce, 26protocol defined, 187
Wordsare swords, 250as weapons, 15care in choosing and reporting, 249
concealment of bad deeds, 250decent man’s, 75fidelity to those of negotiators, 35form and reform states, 250jaw-jaw better than war-war, 249more regrettable than silence, 68must have no relation to actions, 250recourse to, after reverses in war, 47
Wotton, Henrydefinition of an ambassador, 9
Wright, Quincybalance of power defined, 174belligerent nationalism of parliaments, 124
Wrong, Humequalities for a successful diplomat, 65
Yamagata, Aritomodiplomacy should be backed by power, 58
Young, AndrewUN not a legislature or court but diplomatic
forum, 233
Zartman, I. Williamconflict resolution awaits a ripe moment, 2conflict resolution requires intolerable
situation, 133mediators must use carrots and sticks, 130only time resolves conflicts, but times needs
help, 144principles poor guide to choice in mediation,
181success of mediation tied to ripe moment, 132
Zartman, I. William, and Berman, Maureen R.bluffing requires fostering appearance of
trustworthiness, 231building trust and confidence in agreements,
231convincing the other side to negotiate, 179defining areas of agreement, disagreement to
get to the table, 179how to enhance trust between negotiators, 231negotiators need stamina, 212propitious moment for negotiation considered,
146sympathy distinguished from empathy, 223turning stalemate into agreement, 211when negotiation is necessary, 139
Zealabove all, not too much, 251sudden diplomatic success very costly, 219
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Zealotryprefer dignity of death to ignominy of death
on enemy’s terms, 251
Zealotsin games of chicken, let them have right of
way, 251
Zhou Enlaidiplomacy continuation of war by other
means, 56
Zhuangzi always speak the truth and never embellish it,
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Zhuge Lianghow to select personnel, 166
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About the AuthorChas. W. Freeman, Jr., has led a distinguished diplomatic career, including service overseas in India, Taiwan, the China mainland, Thailand, and Saudi Arabia. He was assistant secre-tary of defense for international security affairs from 1993 to 1994 and U.S. ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 1989 to 1992 (during the Gulf War). Before serving in Ri-yadh, he had been the principal deputy assistant secretary of state for African affairs; deputy chief of mission at the U.S. embassies at Beijing and Bangkok; director of three offices in the Department of State and one in the United States Information Agency; and deputy United States coordinator for refugee affairs. He was the principal American interpreter during President Richard Nixon’s historic visit to the People’s Republic of China in February 1972.
Freeman attended the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Yale University, and the Harvard Law School. He was a Jennings Randolph fellow at the United States Institute of Peace from 1994 to 1995, following his decision to retire from the United States Foreign Service. He was elected to the American Academy of Diplomacy in 1995.
Freeman is currently chairman of Projects International, Inc., a Washington-based business development firm specializing in the arrangement of joint ventures for its American and foreign clientele.
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