Fringe Players and the Diplomatic Order

"Fringe Players and the Diplomatic Order" is a thorough analysis of the role of three significant actors in the modern diplomatic framework: the Holy See, the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, and the European Union. The author, Kenneth A. Loparo, examines how these actors have been integrated within the diplomatic system and demonstrates that modern diplomacy is less state-centered than is often assumed. Instead, it is understood as a heteronomous system in which various actors and institutions interact with one another. This book offers an in-depth perspective on the dynamics of international relations and the changing landscape of diplomacy in the 21st century.