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Think Global, Act Local: Honorary Consuls in a Transforming Diplomatic World

October 1, 2007. illustrationThis Clingendael Discussion Paper in Diplomacy by Kevin Stringer deals with consular diplomacy which is taking on an ever increasing importance in the globalized world and economy, and may emerge as the more significant component of diplomatic power when compared to the traditional diplomacy exercised from embassies. This paper concentrates on the understudied subject of honorary consuls and their conduct of trade, tourism, and investment promotion. Read more »