By Matters India Reporter
New Delhi, 23 July 2026: International relations scholar and Executive Director of the United Nations Association for Development and Peace (UNADAP), Dominic F. Dixon, released his latest book, “Ethical Diplomacy and Foreign Policy in a Fragmented World.”
The volume was officially launched by Member of Parliament Smt Bansuri Swaraj, daughter of the late former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, to whose memory the book is dedicated.
For Dixon, the occasion marked “a memorable milestone” in his journey as an author. He described the dedication as a tribute to one of India’s most admired diplomats, whose compassion, statesmanship, and commitment to public service continue to inspire people around the world.
An alumnus of the University of Oxford, Dr. Dixon noted the significance of sharing the same academic heritage with MP Bansuri Swaraj, making the book launch particularly meaningful.
Published against the backdrop of student protests, rising geopolitical tensions, armed conflicts, climate challenges, and an increasingly fragmented international order, the book argues that ethics must once again become the cornerstone of diplomacy, foreign policy, and global governance.
Drawing on international law, diplomatic practice, political philosophy, and contemporary global affairs, Dixon examines issues ranging from multilateralism and climate diplomacy to sanctions, human rights, and international security.
The author contends that sustainable peace cannot be secured through power alone but requires principled leadership, justice, accountability, and respect for human dignity.
Designed for policymakers, diplomats, legislators, public servants, scholars, and students, the book presents an ethical framework that balances national interests with international responsibility.
Speaking about the dedication, Dixon said Sushma Swaraj exemplified diplomacy rooted in wisdom, dignity, compassion, and moral courage. He said her life demonstrated that public office is fundamentally about service rather than dominance, compassion rather than power, and humility rather than prestige.
Beyond its academic analysis, the book also explores the relationship between diplomacy, politics, and faith in international affairs. It argues that moral leadership, including the contribution of faith communities, remains indispensable in advancing peace, justice, reconciliation, and respect for international law.
The publication has already received endorsements from prominent international figures, including former OSCE (Organization for Security and Co‑operation in Europe) Secretary General Ambassador Thomas Greminger, former International Anti-Corruption Academy Founding Dean Martin Kreutner, and senior journalist Rajdeep Sardesai.
It has also been received by senior officials of the Government of India, including NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Dr. Ashok Kumar Lahiri and the Ministry of External Affairs, before its formal public release by MP Bansuri Swaraj.
Dixon expressed gratitude to MP Bansuri Swaraj for releasing the book and honouring her mother’s enduring legacy. He said he hopes Ethical Diplomacy and Foreign Policy in a Fragmented World will inspire policymakers, diplomats, scholars, and future leaders to embrace ethical governance, principled diplomacy, and leadership founded on justice, integrity, and peace.
The book concludes with a call for today’s leaders to reaffirm that the true measure of leadership lies not in the exercise of power but in service to humanity, offering both a scholarly contribution and a practical guide for building a more ethical and peaceful international order.
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