The Art of Diplomacy
How American Negotiators Reached Historic Agreements that Changed the World
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Christopher Ragland
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Bloomsbury presents The Art of Diplomacy by Stuart E. Eizenstat, read by Christopher Ragland.
A riveting retelling of diplomatic history with praise from Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Bertie Ahern (Ireland), Tony Blair (UK), Ehud Olmert (Israel), and more.
"A magisterial tome on the international negotiations that shaped modern American history.... Grand in scope and grounded in decades of experience, The Art of Diplomacy is a compelling work of political history aimed at the diplomatic negotiators of tomorrow." -Foreword Reviews
Commended by Kirkus Reviews, which says Eizenstat writes with "authority and clarity of experience."
Inside the greatest diplomatic negotiations of the past 50 years. In one readable volume, diplomat and negotiator Stuart E. Eizenstat covers every major contemporary international agreement, from the treaty to end the Vietnam War to the Kyoto Protocols and the Iranian Nuclear Accord. Written from the perspective that only a participant in top level negotiations can bring, Eizenstat recounts the events that led up to the negotiation, the drama that took place around the table, and draws lessons from successful and unsuccessful strategies and tactics. Based on interviews with over 60 key figures in American diplomacy, including former presidents and secretaries of state, and major political figures abroad, Eizenstat provides an intimate view of diplomacy as today's history. The Art of Diplomacy will be an indispensable volume to understand American foreign policy and provide invaluable insights on the art of negotiation for anyone involved in government or business negotiations.
©2025 Stuart E. Eizenstat, Dr. Henry A. Kissinger, James A. Baker III (P)2025 Bloomsbury Publishing PlcCritic reviews
'Stuart Eizenstat has written a masterful book which captures the reasons why the Good Friday Agreement was successfully negotiated, ending decades of violence in ‘The Troubles’ in Northern Ireland. He demonstrates how the combination of the leaders and the circumstances made Good Friday possible, as well as its fragility and the need to nurture it. His brilliantly written book also includes the history and lessons of the major agreements of our era, as well as the failures, in ways which provide lessons for future negotiators. This book is must reading for political leaders and diplomats seeking to resolve the challenges we face in our troubled world today through negotiation, not war.' (Bertie Ahern, Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland (1997-2008))
'Stuart Eizenstat does not just share with us the fascinating stories of the many negotiations in which he and his interviewees participated or led; he also conveys lessons that may assist his readers to overcome crises and not repeat the same mistakes, increasing their chances to succeed. Every person who is involved with any kind of negotiations must read this book.' (Yossi Beilin, Israeli Minister of Economics and Planning (1995) and Minister of Justice (1999-2001), and principal Israeli negotiator of the 1993 Oslo Accords)
'The lifeblood of international affairs is diplomacy. The goal of diplomacy is agreement. Yet too little time and energy has been spent on understanding what helps in reaching agreement in foreign relations. As Prime Minister I faced numerous diplomatic challenges, particularly the negotiations and agreement over Northern Ireland. We approached these issues with careful judgement and instinct, and we learned through trial and error some principles on how these types of agreements succeed. Stu Eizenstat’s important book codifies these principles and gives a full spectrum of lessons on diplomacy and negotiation. It will be a much needed and important handbook for those conducting such discussions.' (Tony Blair, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, 1997-2007)