Arts of power : statecraft and diplomacy / Chas. W. Freeman, Jr.

Includes index.

Foreword / Richard H. Solomon -- National Interests and National Concerns -- National Power -- Intelligence, Espionage, and Covert Operations -- Political Actions and Measures -- Cultural Influence -- The Use of Economic Measures -- The Nonviolent Use of Military Power -- The Use of Force -- Diplomatic Strategy and Tactics -- Diplomatic Maneuver -- Diplomatic Negotiation -- Relations between States -- The Use of Diplomats -- Tasks and Skills of Diplomacy -- Agency -- Advocacy -- Diplomatic Dialogue -- Reporting and Analysis -- Counsel -- Stewardship -- Reason of State, System, and Relationship.

In this comprehensive treatment, distinguished diplomat Chas Freeman describes the fundamental principles of the art of statecraft and the craft of diplomacy. The book draws on the author's years of experience as a practicing diplomat but also his extensive reading of the histories of ancient India, China, Greece, Rome, Byzantium, and the Islamic world as well as modern Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

Among numerous other subjects, the book addresses the role of intelligence, political actions, cultural influence, economic measures, and military power, as well as diplomatic strategy and tactics, negotiation, and the tasks and skills of diplomacy.