Diplomacy of Regions

The book offers a timely and thoughtful contribution to the study of diplomacy beyond the nation-state. With both clarity and sensitivity to context, the book explores a topic that has often been overlooked in traditional diplomatic theory. By placing regions at the centre of its analysis, it addresses an important question: how can we understand diplomacy in today’s world, where political power and international engagement are no longer the exclusive domain of sovereign states? It invites us to view diplomacy as a more flexible and layered practice, shaped by cooperation, negotiation, identity and symbolism.

What makes this book stand out is not only its content but also the way it was created. It grew out of a shared academic journey between students and their professor. This is not simply the product of teaching but of co-creation, in which knowledge was developed through critical thinking, mutual trust and intellectual curiosity. The book is not only about regional diplomacy; it is also a record of how meaningful academic work can develop in a supportive and dynamic learning environment.