Diplomacy

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The practice of representing one country's interests while negotiating with other countries' representatives, often involving issues of trade, security, and cultural exchange.

International Relations: The study of how countries interact with each other and the world at large.
Political Science: The study of politics, power, and governance, including the workings of government institutions.
History: The study of past events and their impact on current events, including the history of international relations and diplomacy.
Law: The study of rules and regulations governing society, including international law that governs diplomatic relations.
Economics: The study of how societies produce and distribute goods and services, including global economics and trade.
Regional Studies: The study of specific regions of the world, including their culture, politics, and history.
International Organizations and Multilateral Diplomacy: The study of international organizations such as the United Nations, World Trade Organization, and International Monetary Fund, and the importance of diplomacy in these organizations.
Conflict Resolution and Negotiation: The study of ways to resolve conflicts, including peaceful negotiation and mediation.
National Security and Intelligence: The study of how countries deal with national security issues, including intelligence gathering and analysis.
Public Diplomacy and Cultural Diplomacy: The study of how countries use communication and cultural exchange to promote their image and interests.
International Development and Humanitarian Diplomacy: The study of how countries work to reduce poverty, promote economic development, and provide aid during humanitarian crises.
Diplomatic Practice and Protocol: The study of the rules and practices surrounding diplomatic relations, including formal ceremonies and diplomatic protocol.
Communication Skills: The development of effective communication skills, including how to persuade and negotiate effectively.
Foreign Languages: The acquisition of foreign language skills to improve communication with diplomats and representatives from foreign countries.
Bilateral Diplomacy: Diplomacy between two nations in which negotiations are conducted to resolve issues that arise between them.
Multilateral Diplomacy: Diplomacy involving multiple countries and international organizations, in which they work together to address global issues.
Track I Diplomacy: Diplomacy conducted by official representatives of governments.
Track II Diplomacy: Diplomacy conducted by non-official representatives such as researchers, civil society, academics, and other actors.
Public Diplomacy: Diplomacy focused on promoting a nation's culture, values, and reputation to other countries and foreign publics.
Economic Diplomacy: Diplomacy focused on improving trade, investment, and economic relations with other countries.
Science Diplomacy: Diplomacy that promotes scientific cooperation and exchanges between nations.
Cultural Diplomacy: Diplomacy focusing on the promotion of the shared values and cultural heritage of different nations.
Peace Diplomacy: Diplomacy focused on achieving peace and resolving conflicts between nations.
Humanitarian Diplomacy: Diplomacy aimed at promoting and protecting the human rights, welfare, and dignity of people in vulnerable situations.
Environmental Diplomacy: Diplomacy aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and combating climate change.
Digital Diplomacy: Diplomacy that uses digital technologies and social media tools to communicate and engage with foreign publics.
- "Diplomacy comprises spoken or written communication by representatives of states intended to influence events in the international system."
- "Diplomacy is the main instrument of foreign policy which represents the broader goals and strategies that guide a state's interactions with the rest of the world."
- "International treaties, agreements, alliances, and other manifestations of international relations are usually the result of diplomatic negotiations and processes."
- "Modern diplomatic methods, practices, and principles originated largely from 17th-century European custom."
- "Beginning in the early 20th century, diplomacy became professionalized."
- "The 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, ratified by most of the world's sovereign states, provides a framework for diplomatic procedures, methods, and conduct."
- "Most diplomacy is now conducted by accredited officials, such as envoys and ambassadors."
- "Diplomats operate through diplomatic missions, most commonly consulates and embassies."
- "The term diplomat is thus sometimes applied broadly to diplomatic and consular personnel and foreign ministry officials."
- "Diplomacy comprises spoken or written communication by representatives of states intended to influence events in the international system."
- "Diplomats may also help to shape a state by advising government officials."
- "The 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations... provides a framework for diplomatic procedures, methods, and conduct."
- "International treaties, agreements, alliances, and other manifestations of international relations are usually the result of diplomatic negotiations and processes."
- "Modern diplomatic methods, practices, and principles originated largely from 17th-century European custom."
- "Most diplomacy is now conducted by accredited officials, such as envoys and ambassadors."
- "Diplomats... rely on a number of support staff."
- "Diplomats operate through diplomatic missions, most commonly consulates and embassies."
- "The term diplomat is thus sometimes applied broadly to diplomatic and consular personnel and foreign ministry officials."
- "Diplomacy is the main instrument of foreign policy which represents the broader goals and strategies that guide a state's interactions with the rest of the world."
- "Diplomacy comprises spoken or written communication by representatives of states intended to influence events in the international system."