The emerging concept of humanitarian diplomacy: Identification of a community of practice and prospects for international recognition

International Review of the Red Cross

Volumn 93, Issue 884, 2011, Pages 1211-1237

  Ragnier, Philippe ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GENEVA   (Switzerland)

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EID: 84866369113     PISSN: 18163831     EISSN: 16075889     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1017/S1816383112000574     Document Type: Review

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