This book offers a unique window into the daily lives of diplomats, illustrating how informal institutions shape their professional and personal experiences. Combining a fresh academic perspective with practical diplomatic insights, it serves the needs of an audience ranging from scholars and students to policymakers and practitioners. It offers both theoretical depth and practical relevance, making it an indispensable resource for those interested in the intersection of diplomacy, informal institutions, and global affairs. Moreover, by illuminating the invisible factors that perpetuate inequalities in diplomacy, the book provides valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners seeking to create more inclusive and equitable diplomatic institutions, thus contributing to the development of future policies in this field.

Tonka Kostadinova is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Cyprus.