Routledge Studies on Paradiplomacy and City Diplomacy
About the Book Series
The Routledge Series on Paradiplomacy and City Diplomacy explores the growing importance of local governments – such as cities and regions –in international relations, challenging the traditional, state-centric model of diplomacy. Through this series, we will present research showing how local and regional authorities engage in international cooperation, shape global policy, and address global issues such as climate change and migration.
Sub-National Actors in Authoritarian and Illiberal Systems: Reframing Paradiplomacy
1st Edition
By Ahmet Cemal Ertürk, Nur Sinem Kourou
July 23, 2026
This book explores how cities, regions, and sub-state actors engage in international politics as illiberalism and authoritarianism reshape the global order. Moving beyond the traditional association between paradiplomacy and democratic decentralization, the book investigates how subnational ...
City Diplomacy and the European Union Policy towards China
1st Edition
By Tomasz Kamiński, Joanna Ciesielska-Klikowska, Małgorzata Karpińska-Krakowiak, Michał Gzik
March 23, 2026
This book explores the increasingly significant role of cities as actors in the European Union’s foreign policy, with a particular focus on EU-China relations. Analysing theoretical foundations, empirical data, and a survey of 745 cities, the authors provide unparalleled insights into the practices...