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Transformation of diplomatic elites in post-communist societies
Die Transformation der diplomatischen Elite in postkommunistischen Gesellschaften
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Abstract "This article addresses the transformation of the diplomatic elite in the post-communist period, based on the results of the comprehensive survey. The analysis demonstrated that in the majority of the countries surveyed diplomats were drawn disproportionately from a very exclusive segment of society... view more
"This article addresses the transformation of the diplomatic elite in the post-communist period, based on the results of the comprehensive survey. The analysis demonstrated that in the majority of the countries surveyed diplomats were drawn disproportionately from a very exclusive segment of society: the urban intelligentsia. Furthermore, the picture of a diplomat from a post-communist country is similar to that of a diplomat from any western country. In other words, the diplomats in post-communist countries are recruited from the same strata from which the diplomats in countries experiencing political stability would normally be recruited. In those few countries where a break up with the regime prevented the majority of the urban elite from being considered reliable by new regime, preference was given to persons with rural background, overwhelmingly men." (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
political elite; transformation; post-communist society; continuity; diplomat; social factors; academic; academic (female); highly qualified worker; international relations; training; education; family; social background; occupation; career; comparative research; religion; research; elite research
Classification
General History
Political Process, Elections, Political Sociology, Political Culture
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Method
empirical; quantitative empirical; historical
Document language
English
Publication Year
2012
Page/Pages
p. 91-107
Journal
Historical Social Research, 37 (2012) 2
Issue topic
Politische und funktionale Eliten in postsozialistischer Transformation: Mittel- und Osteuropa seit 1989/90 / Political and functional elites in Post-Socialist transformation: Central and East Europe since 1989/90
DOI
https://doi.org/10.12759/hsr.37.2012.2.91-107
ISSN
0172-6404
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed