Diplomatic Anecdotage: Around the World in 40 Years

Contents Introduction v Chapter 1 The Beginning in Bulgaria: Legation 1 Chapter 2 More Cold War Diplomacy 23 Chapter 3 Bulgaria: Embassy 39 Chapter 4 Some Higher Diplomacy: Posting to Paris 60 Chapter 5 Singapore: Diplomacy for Change 81 Chapter 6 Sabbatical at University of California, Berkeley 105 Chapter 7 Counsellor and JIC Representative, British Embassy, Washington 111 Chapter 8 Consul-General, Chicago 131 Chapter 9 London Appointments: Desk Officer to Under-Secretary 153 Chapter 10 Ambassador to Indonesia, Land of Complex Diplomacy 193 Chapter 11 High Commissioner to Australia: Managing a Full,Friendly and Frank Relationship 245 Chapter 12 Reflections post hoc, and a Partial Look Forward 299

A fascinating insider's view to diplomatic life full of humour, wisdom and good sense about how to navigate our way through a dangerous world. --Chris Patten A diplomat's life isn't boring, at least Roger Carrick's wasn't. Amusing, informative and fun. --Lord Carrington