The Clinton Global Initiative. A Role Model for 21st Century Diplomacy?

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