- "Diplomacy comprises spoken or written communication by representatives of states intended to influence events in the international system."
This is the art of conducting negotiations and maintaining relationships between countries.
- "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."