Ramón Glass Santana Publishes New Book on Contemporary Diplomacy in Santo Domingo
Ramón Glass Santana has published a new book titled “Cómo entender la diplomacia de hoy,” offering a clear and rigorous look at global international relations. The publication draws directly from the academic research the author completed during his doctoral studies in Diplomacy.
The book launch took place at the Padre Ramón Alonso Beato Auditorium of the Catholic University of Santo Domingo (UCSD) in the National District. Carolina Mejía, the mayor of the National District, attended the presentation alongside academic and diplomatic figures.
Core Themes and Purpose of the Work
Designed for students, public servants, diplomats, educators, and citizens, the book aims to decode the complexities of contemporary global affairs. Glass Santana argues throughout the text for the restoration of the traditional diplomat as an architect of dialogue, pushing back against growing institutional trends toward militarization.
The content is divided into five specific thematic axes:
- The changing role of multilateralism in the 21st century.
- The influence of territory and economics on state strategic decisions.
- Human rights education as the backbone of a transformative diplomatic corps.
- Civil diplomacy contrasted against militarized frameworks.
- Diplomatic protocol functioning as a symbolic language to secure institutional identity and mutual respect.
Samuel Esteban Peña Valdez, first secretary of the Dominican Embassy in Mexico, presented the volume to the public. The author brings over three decades of professional experience fostering cultural bridges between the Dominican Republic and Mexico primarily through the merengue genre.
Institutional backing from FUNDEGPI and UCSD
The Global Debate Dominican Foundation (FUNDEGPI), LetraME Editorial Group, and the Catholic University of Santo Domingo jointly coordinated the book’s release. Trajano Santana heads FUNDEGPI, a non-profit entity centered on promoting public discourse, geopolitical analysis, and intellectual property rights through conferences, workshops, and forums.
Who published and presented Cómo entender la diplomacia de hoy?
Who published “Cómo entender la diplomacia de hoy”?
Academic, cultural promoter, and merengue musician Ramón Glass Santana authored the book, which was published in collaboration with LetraME Grupo Editorial, FUNDEGPI, and the Catholic University of Santo Domingo.
Where did the book presentation take place?
The launch event was held at the Padre Ramón Alonso Beato Auditorium inside the Catholic University of Santo Domingo (UCSD) located in the National District.
What is the primary argument presented in the book?
The text proposes an accessible framework for understanding modern international relations while actively arguing for the revival of traditional diplomatic dialogue over institutional militarization.
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