Regional sub-state diplomacy today / edited by David Criekemans.

"Originally published as Volume 5, No. 1 (2010) of The Hague Journal of Diplomacy."--T.p. verso.

Preliminary Material / D. Criekemans -- Introduction / David Criekemans -- On The Normalization Of Sub-State Diplomacy / Noé Cornago -- Regional Sub-State Diplomacy From A Comparative Perspective: Quebec, Scotland, Bavaria, Catalonia, Wallonia And Flanders / David Criekemans -- Sub-State Diplomacy In Mexico / Jorge A. Schiavon -- The External Relations Of Tatarstan: In Pursuit Of Sovereignty, Or Playing The Sub-Nationalist Card? / Elena Albina -- The Public Diplomacy Of Federated Entities: Examining The Quebec Model / Ellen Huijgh -- Going Beyond Paradiplomacy? Adding Historical Institutionalism To Account For Regional Foreign Policy Competences / Peter Bursens and Jana Deforche -- Federalism And Compliance With International Agreements: Belgium And Canada Compared / Stéphane Paquin -- Sub-State Diplomacy Today / Luc Van den Brande.

Regional sub-state diplomacy has come of age. No longer limited to federal states in Europe, today sub-state entities across the world engage in international relations, and conduct a “foreign policy” parallel to, complementary to or sometimes in conflict with their central governmental counterparts. Since the late 1990s, the spectrum of diplomatic instruments and the strategies that accompany them have become more diverse and complex. Regional Sub-State Diplomacy Today offers detailed and recent data on the nature, width and complexity of regions engaging in international relations. It includes cases from all over the world. Next to comparative empirical studies, Regional Sub-State Diplomacy Today also offers original theoretical perspectives on the multi-faceted dimensions of regional sub-state diplomacy. It is ideal for both students and practitioners of sub-state diplomacy.