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FOLLOWING its successful launch in Guyana under the auspices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on January 18, “Multilateral Diplomacy for Small States – The art of letting others have your way” which was recently published by Mr. Rudy Insanally, former foreign minister of Guyana, was released on February 18 at the Institute of International Relations, UWI, St Augustine, Trinidad. Insanally was invited by the newly-appointed Director of the Institute, Professor W. Andy Knight, a distinguished Barbadian scholar, to give the first Distinguished Lecture in the 2013 Diplomatic Dialogue Series.
The lecture which focused on the topics of Globalization and Multilateralism – the Challenges and Opportunities presented to Small States, was well received by the audience which included senior representatives of the university and government officials, members of the Diplomatic Corps, representatives of international organisations, civil society, the private sector, and students. It was followed by a lively question and answer session and a reception.
Presiding over the event was Professor Clement Sankat, renowned Guyanese principal of UWI, St. Augustine, who expressed his confidence that the Institute would rise to higher levels of performance under Professor Knight’s able direction. He also complimented the author on his publication.
Since its issue, the book has been favourably received by many institutions and individuals interested in the conduct of international affairs. The latest review which was done by Professor Denis Benn, Michael Manley Professor of Public Policy at UWI, Mona, appears in the recent edition of Caribbean Quarterly.
Professor Benn’s conclusion is that “based on its substantive themes and its insights into the diplomatic process, “Multilateral Diplomacy for Small States -The art of letting others have your way” constitutes a primer on international relations and is therefore required reading for the professional diplomat. “I also recommend it to national and international policy makers, the academic community, as well as members of the general public interested in international relations.”
As a result of the positive interest shown in the book, the author will now extend its distribution to a wider readership within the international community. The publication is available locally at Austin’s Bookstore, Church Street, Georgetown.
The lecture which focused on the topics of Globalization and Multilateralism – the Challenges and Opportunities presented to Small States, was well received by the audience which included senior representatives of the university and government officials, members of the Diplomatic Corps, representatives of international organisations, civil society, the private sector, and students. It was followed by a lively question and answer session and a reception.
Presiding over the event was Professor Clement Sankat, renowned Guyanese principal of UWI, St. Augustine, who expressed his confidence that the Institute would rise to higher levels of performance under Professor Knight’s able direction. He also complimented the author on his publication.
Since its issue, the book has been favourably received by many institutions and individuals interested in the conduct of international affairs. The latest review which was done by Professor Denis Benn, Michael Manley Professor of Public Policy at UWI, Mona, appears in the recent edition of Caribbean Quarterly.
Professor Benn’s conclusion is that “based on its substantive themes and its insights into the diplomatic process, “Multilateral Diplomacy for Small States -The art of letting others have your way” constitutes a primer on international relations and is therefore required reading for the professional diplomat. “I also recommend it to national and international policy makers, the academic community, as well as members of the general public interested in international relations.”
As a result of the positive interest shown in the book, the author will now extend its distribution to a wider readership within the international community. The publication is available locally at Austin’s Bookstore, Church Street, Georgetown.
