distill from past and present experiences. They represent complexities that, taken literally, would overwhelm. 1 In diplomacy, boundaries , beginnings and patterns are maps that help us separate and connect our perceptions of reality. 2 Boundaries map analytical distinctions and prompt interesting
The study of diplomacy has long been noted for its overly historical focus and lack of theoretical and methodological development. Particular criticism has been directed at the lack of cross-fertilization between International Relations ( IR ) theory and the diplomatic canon, leading the latter