This paper has taken the discourse on changes in global diplomacy as a foundation for an in-depth case study of the Clinton Global Initiative which appeared and proved to be an excellent example for the realization of recent trends in real politics. By applying a mixed-methodology, the organizational structure and membership were investigated as to effectively be able to make statements about the initiative’s approach towards the global issue of climate change. Via a consecutive comparison to the state-centric United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, strengths and weaknesses of the Clinton Global Initiative as an international organization could be identified, and recommendations could be given as to how modern diplomacy could be designed more effectively. This research sets out to answer the following questions: 1. How does the Clinton Global Initiative address contemporary global issues, specifically climate change? 2. What lessons can other international organizations such as the UN learn from the Clinton Global Initiative for the practice of diplomacy?
Recent trends such as the communications revolution and the increasing importance of transnational non-state actors have led to increasing levels of global interdependence. At the same time, global public goods issues such as pollution, poverty, or health call for collective action at a worldwide scale. Both trends are interrelated and have led academics to recognize a development towards a “new diplomacy” that is characterized by a growing involvement of public and private actors from civil society and the business world, by flat hierarchies and inter-sectoral partnerships, by an increasing impact of individuals, and by flexible and solution-focused approaches. There is no agreed position as to whether this “new diplomacy” is to be placed in opposition to more traditional, state-centric accounts of diplomacy, or whether it rather adds to a polycentric world system.
Table of Contents
Abstract
List of Abbreviations
List of Figures and Tables
Acknowledgments
1. Introduction
2. Literature Review
2.1 What is Diplomacy?
2.2 “New Diplomacy” in a Multipolar World
2.2.1 Global Interdependence
2.2.2 Key Characteristics of “New Diplomacy”
2.2.3 Partnerships, “Philanthrocapitalism” and Elite Groups
2.3 Characteristics of Traditional Diplomacy
2.4 Climate Change Governance
2.4.1 The Global Issue of Climate Change
2.4.2 State Actors and International Organizations
2.4.3 Non-State Actors and Multi-Level Partnerships
3. Methodology
3.1 Epistemological and Ontological Position
3.2 Case Study Research
3.3 Commitment Analysis
3.3.1 Statistical Analysis
3.3.2 Qualitative Content Analysis
3.4 Qualitative in-depth Interviews
3.4.1 Interviewees
3.4.2 Themes and Questioning
3.4.3 Interview Style and Technique
3.4.4 Transcription and Analysis
3.4.5 Ethical Considerations
3.5 Comparative Analysis
4. Findings
4.1 Statistical Analysis
4.1.1 Number and Estimated Value
III
4.1.2 Actors
4.1.3 Regional Focus
4.1.4 Approaches towards Climate Change
4.1.5 Length
4.2 Content Analysis
4.2.1 Board
4.2.2 Players
4.2.3 Stakes
4.2.4 Moves
4.3 Qualitative Interviews
4.3.1 Board
4.3.2 Players
4.3.3 Stakes
4.3.4 Moves
4.4 The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
4.4.1 Board
4.4.2 Players
4.4.3 Stakes
4.4.4 Moves
5. Discussion
5.1 The Clinton Global Initiative a TOWS-Matrix
5.1.1 Threats
5.1.2 Opportunities
5.1.3 Weaknesses
5.1.4 Strengths
5.2 Traditional and New Diplomacy Exemplified by CGI and UNFCCC
6. Conclusion
References
Appendix 1 Evaluation
Appendix 2 Analytical Framework informed by Starkey, Boyer and Wilkenfeld (2010)
Appendix 3 Method-Research Question Correlation
Appendix 4 Example Commitment
Appendix 5 Category Scheme for Statistical Analysis
Appendix 6 Coding Scheme for Content and Interview Analysis
Appendix 7 Question Catalogue for Interviews
Appendix 8 Sample Transcript
Appendix 9 Interview Request: Letter and Information Portfolio
Appendix 10 Consent Form (Sample)
Appendix 11 List of Commitments for Content Analysis
Appendix 12 Commitment Tracks at CGI
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