Multi-Layered Diplomacy in a Global State: The International Relations of California

The book explores the growing importance of subnational diplomacy by examining the state of California, the fifth-largest economy in the world. It offers a current snapshot of California and connects this narrative to the fundamental international relations concepts of diplomacy and sovereignty.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 234 pages
Publication date: 02 December 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This book delves into the escalating significance of subnational diplomacy by examining the state of California, which stands as the fifth-largest economy globally. Within this vast state, the tribes, counties, cities, and the state itself are reshaping the landscape of diplomatic theory and practice, thereby defining the concept of a 'global state.' Serving as both a theoretical exploration and a practical guide, this book presents a current snapshot of California, seamlessly integrating this narrative with fundamental international relations concepts such as diplomacy and sovereignty. Through extensive interviews with representatives from all entities within the state, as well as diplomats dispatched to the United States to advocate for their home countries' interests, Holmes crafts a vertical axis of diplomacy, offering valuable context and depth to a (re)emerging form of diplomacy that holds immense relevance in the context of the ongoing pandemic.

Weight: 346g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030541347
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020