1. World Trends in 2014 Chapter 1 Overview of International Situation Chapter 2 Korea's Foreign Policy 2. Securing Peace and Stability on the Korean Peninsula Chapter 1 Maintaining Stability on the Korean Peninsula Chapter 2 Strengthening Momentum for Progress on the North Korean Nuclear Issue Chapter 3 Enhancing and Deepening the ROK-US Strategic Alliance Chapter 4 Strengthening Cooperation with Neighboring Countries 3. Diplomacy for Expansion of the Global Network Chapter 1 Asia-Pacific Region Diplomacy Chapter 2 Diplomacy with Europe Chapter 3 Diplomacy with Latin America and the Caribbean Chapter 4 Diplomacy with Africa and the Middle East Chapter 5 Inter-regional Diplomacy 4. Reinforcement of Economic Cooperation Capacity Chapter 1 G20 Diplomacy to Strengthen Global Economic Governance Chapter 2 Energy & Resources Cooperation and Green Growth & Environment Diplomacy Chapter 3 Bilateral Trade Diplomacy Chapter 4 Multilateral Economic Diplomacy 5. Enhancing Korea's Role and Prestige in the International Community Chapter 1 Contributing to the Promotion of International Peace Chapter 2 Strengthening Contribution to the International Community through Effective Development Cooperation Chapter 3 Improving Korea's National Brand and Image through Strategic Use of Public Diplomacy Chapter 4 Expanding the Legal Basis for Foreign Relations 6. Strengthening Consular Services Chapter 1 Protecting Overseas Korean Nationals and Promoting their Rights Chapter 2 Improving Benefits for Overseas Koreans Chapter 3 Earning the Public's Support for Foreign Policy 7. Establishing an Effective System for Trust-based Diplomacy Chapter 1 Strengthening Diplomatic Capacity for the Successful Implementation of Trust-based Diplomacy Chapter 2 Improving the Education and Evaluation System Chapter 3 Personnel and Organizational Restructuring

Despite the long history of international economic activity and the dominant role of Dutch MNEs in the world economy there has been relatively little academic research in the area. This book explores issues such as: * What historical precedents underlie the character of Dutch MNE activity * How and why the technological specialisation of the Dutch economy and its firms has evolved to its current state * The changing FDI activity of Dutch MNEs * The strategic aspects of Dutch MNE activity in terms of location and R&D * The implications for Dutch MNEs of globalisation and economic integration Comprehensive in its coverage, this book will be of great interest to students and researchers in international business.

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