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What is the main goal of diplomats?
What is the main goal of diplomats?
What is a group of diplomats representing one country, living in another country, called?
What is a group of diplomats representing one country, living in another country, called?
What is the lead diplomat at an embassy called?
What is the lead diplomat at an embassy called?
What is the term for a system where one powerful state dominates international relations?
What is the term for a system where one powerful state dominates international relations?
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What is the term for a foreign policy approach that focuses on cooperation between three or more states?
What is the term for a foreign policy approach that focuses on cooperation between three or more states?
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What is the term for issues of vital importance and survival of the state, such as national and international security?
What is the term for issues of vital importance and survival of the state, such as national and international security?
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What is the term for a system where a single state conducts its foreign policy, often neglecting international institutions and legal constraints?
What is the term for a system where a single state conducts its foreign policy, often neglecting international institutions and legal constraints?
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What is the term for a place of representation, other than an embassy?
What is the term for a place of representation, other than an embassy?
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What was the main outcome of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations in 1961?
What was the main outcome of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations in 1961?
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What is the term for meetings between top government officials?
What is the term for meetings between top government officials?
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What is the main purpose of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations?
What is the main purpose of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations?
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What is the term for the international activities of supranational and subnational entities?
What is the term for the international activities of supranational and subnational entities?
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What is protected under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations?
What is protected under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations?
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What is the main role of diplomatic envoys, according to the Vienna Convention?
What is the main role of diplomatic envoys, according to the Vienna Convention?
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What is the term for diplomacy practiced by non-governmental elements?
What is the term for diplomacy practiced by non-governmental elements?
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What is the purpose of diplomatic immunity, according to the Vienna Convention?
What is the purpose of diplomatic immunity, according to the Vienna Convention?
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What is the primary purpose of diplomacy between nations?
What is the primary purpose of diplomacy between nations?
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According to the Britannica, what is the established method of influencing the decisions and behavior of foreign governments and peoples?
According to the Britannica, what is the established method of influencing the decisions and behavior of foreign governments and peoples?
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When did the art of diplomacy originate?
When did the art of diplomacy originate?
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What is the historical context of diplomacy according to the Britannica?
What is the historical context of diplomacy according to the Britannica?
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What is the story of the Queen of Sheba's visit to King Solomon's court an example of?
What is the story of the Queen of Sheba's visit to King Solomon's court an example of?
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What is the most common form of diplomacy for most of history?
What is the most common form of diplomacy for most of history?
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What is a characteristic of bilateral relations in diplomacy?
What is a characteristic of bilateral relations in diplomacy?
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What is the primary goal of diplomacy in modern international relations?
What is the primary goal of diplomacy in modern international relations?
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Study Notes
Diplomacy
- Diplomats represent their country, encourage cooperation between nations, and maintain peace.
Diplomatic Mission
- A group of diplomats representing one country that lives in another country is called a diplomatic mission.
- A permanent diplomatic mission is called an embassy.
Ambassador
- An ambassador is the lead diplomat at an embassy.
- Other places of representation are called consulates.
International Order
- Hegemonic International Order
- Bipolar World Order – Cold War; US VS. USSR
- Multilateral World Order – United Nations
- Unilateral – Hegemon
Multilateralism, Bilateralism, and Unilateralism
- Multilateralism: more than three states in interactions, follows international norms and respects international institutions.
- Bilateralism: two states in interactions.
- Unilateralism: a single state that can influence how international relations are conducted, often neglecting international institutions and legal constraints.
High Politics and Low Politics
- High politics: issues of vital importance and survival of the state, such as national and international security.
- Low politics: secondary non-security issues, such as economic policy and social policy.
Diplomacy
- The art and science of maintaining peaceful relationships between nations, groups, or individuals.
- Diplomacy is the established method of influencing the decisions and behavior of foreign governments and peoples through dialogue, negotiation, and other measures short of war or violence.
History of Diplomacy
- The art of diplomacy began in ancient times, with treaties between different cities in Mesopotamia dating back to 2850 B.C.E.
- Leaders of Egypt and Canaan exchanged diplomatic letters in the 14th century B.C.
Bilateral Relations
- Historically, diplomacy was concerned with bilateral relations, or negotiations between two nations.
- Bilateral relations are still a very common form of diplomacy.
International Conferences and Summits
- By the 20th century, diplomacy had expanded to cover summit meetings and other international conferences.
- Summits are meetings between top government officials, and can involve business leaders, treasury secretaries, or trade ministers.
Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations
- A United Nations treaty that sets common principles and terms on how countries must treat each other's diplomatic representatives.
- Entered into force on 24 April 1964, and has become fundamental to the conduct of foreign relations.
- The Vienna Convention has established the rules for the appointment of foreign representatives, the protection of diplomats and their families, and the immunity from civil and administrative jurisdiction.
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Learn about the role of diplomats, diplomatic missions, and embassies in promoting international cooperation and peace.
