The Roots of Diplomacy

How to Study Inter-State Relations

John Wakelin

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Routledge
01 February 2025

International relations; International law

Series: Routledge Revivals

Originally published in 1965, the author makes a strong case for the study of international relations, arguing that given the rational approach he advocates, it is possible to avoid a major war since no government wants one. His theories reach some controversial conclusions. Throughout the book the author illustrates his arguments with examples taken from the last 100 years of European history. Material for more detailed study of these examples is included in the statistics and maps in the appendices.

By: John Wakelin
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 500g
ISBN: 9781032982762
ISBN 10: 1032982764
Series: Routledge Revivals
Pages: 184
Publication Date: 01 February 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Part 1: Introduction 1. The Study of Inter-State Relations 2. The Techniques Part 2: The State System at Rest 3. State Systems 4. The Properties of a State - Belligerent Power 5. The Categorization of States 6. The Properties of a State – Interests 8. Symbolic Representation 9. Diplomatic Power Part 3: The State System in Motion 10. New Developments in the Form Relationships Between Two or More States 11. The Crisis 12. War 13. Making a Settlement Part 4: The State System Surveyed 14. What Makes a Period? 15. The Structure of a State System 16. Foreign Policy Part 5: Epilogue 17. Inter-State Relations as a Game. Appendices.

John Wakelin (1929-2018) was a Headteacher at Hinchingbrooke School from 1965 - 1982 and then a writer on politics, meticulously researching and writing books on education and the welfare state.

Reviews for The Roots of Diplomacy: How to Study Inter-State Relations

Original Review of British Foreign Policy: ‘…should be useful to American as well as British students…well informed [and] clear…’ Leon D. Epstein, American Political Science Review, 57 (3), 1963.