Function of an agrarian diplomat in the national and supranational political structures

Esther Desmoulieres

Master's thesis

Abstract:

Modern diplomacy requires sensitive reinventing of agrarian diplomacy according to the new challenges for global agriculture, complex agriculture policies and demands from the society. The aim of this thesis is to examine the contemporary identity and purpose of agrarian diplomats, as well as delineate the evolving role of agrarian diplomacy. In the current political landscape, there is a pressing need for a nuanced reinvention of agrarian policy, responding to the challenges posed by global agriculture, intricate agricultural policies, and societal demands. Notably, stakeholders in the agricultural sector, including farmer organizations and food production alliances, have gained substantial influence in political processes. By bridging the gap in existing literature, this thesis explores the scarcity of diplomatic insights in the field, emphasizing then the necessity to adopt a fresh perspective amid changing diplomatic dynamics. The thesis problem developed contends that modern agrarian diplomacy must navigate diplomatic relations with all sector stakeholders, a dimension previously politically constrained. Utilizing case studies as pivotal tools, the thesis seeks to unravel successful diplomatic strategies at the individual or national level, forming a substantive contribution to the intricate domain of modern agrarian diplomacy.

Keywords

agrarian diplomacy, international affairs, interest advocacy, decision making process actors, European Union

Language used: English

Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 3. 4. 2024

Thesis defence

• Date of defence: 30. 5. 2024
• Supervisor: Dr. Katarzyna Anna Kurek
• Reader: Bartłomiej Bajan, Ph.D.

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Faculty of Economics and Management

Master programme:
European Agrarian Diplomacy