Gender and Diplomacy

'Drawing on the substantial expertise and experience of the authors, this volume of essays provides a rigorous analysis of the gendered nature of diplomacy. The common themes that emerge in the essays, coupled with the concrete recommendations put forward by the authors, offer fertile ground from which academics and policy makers can analyse and improve women's empowerment in the field of diplomacy.' -- From the foreword by Mary Robinson, Former President of Ireland 'This engaging volume discusses how women are changing the content of foreign policy, the practice of diplomacy and the nature of international leadership. In addition to providing valuable research material, this book should be an inspiration both for women hammering at glass ceilings and for foreign ministries and multilateral institutions grappling with the barriers to gender equality.' -- Kate Jones, University of Oxford, UK 'This is a superb series of studies on gender and diplomacy. In its treatment of its subject it raises important questions about what constitutes effective diplomacy in this challenging age. At a time when our profession matters more than ever, it is an important and thought-provoking reading for practitioners and students of international affairs alike.' -- Niall Burgess, Secretary General, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 'Gender and Diplomacy offers a fascinating and long overdue analysis of the role of gender in diplomacy. Combining scholarly inquiry and practitioner insight, the book sets new standards for understanding the historical and institutional challenges of ensuring a gender-even playing field in diplomacy.' -- Corneliu Bjola, University of Oxford, UK