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Maritime Diplomacy in the 21st Century
It is impossible to quantify the effects certain individuals have on the planning and creation of a book. Whether it be guidance, direct intervention or just general support, it is inevitable that a task that at times appeared to be a lonely, individual chore was, nevertheless, reliant on a number of people who offered guidance, encouragement or support. The initial idea was given credence by conversations several years ago with Professor Geoffrey Till, that renowned maritime scholar whose advice is always sage. Yet, its evolution into a broader and more accessible topic owed much to the input of the team at Routledge, particularly Andrew Humphrys, the senior editor of military, strategic and security studies. Equally, the development of the topic was assisted by earlier drafts of articles on the topics of gunboat diplomacy and paramilitary development edited by individuals at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, particularly the ever-vigilant Dr Jeffrey Mazo. Unsurprisingly, much support has been provided over a longer timescale by my parents and family, who have afforded me the confidence, education and liberty to pursue projects such as this one. However, the greatest share of the burden has undoubtedly been borne by my wife, Melissa Gronlund. Tolerating my anti-social work schedules, providing much-needed moral support at times, and wielding a red pen like the professional she is, her input has been invaluable. Truly, without her, this would not have been possible.
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