Diplomacy

Why Diplomacy ?
Comprehend Nuances of International
Politics
Cause of First World War 1914-18
Channel of Communication between
States
War Lurks in Background of International
Politics
Enhances Interaction between States

Traditional Vs Contemporary

Traditionally Diplomats solely News Bearers

Today Diplomats Compete with News Media
Borderless World
Air Travel : Death of Distance
Information Society
Global Terrorism
Nuclear Weapons

Origins of Diplomacy
Role of Diplomacy Acknowledged in
15thcentury
States of Italy First Appointed
Ambassadors
Distinction between Diplomat n
Politician : 1815
Congress of Vienna

Diplomacy and International

Relations
Diplomacy Integral to International
Relations
Diplomatic Visits : Political
Significance
Diplomatic Missions : Political
Relevance

Diplomacy: Nature of Work

Collection, Interpretation of
Information
Decode Information of Host Country
Collect, Collate and Convey
Information
Report on Domestic Political Situation
Evolves Strategy of Host Country
Negotiates Agreements, Treaties

Diplomacy: Relevance
Today?

Diplomacy Irrelevant Today

Information Communication Revolution
Information Society
Newspapers, Television Channels
Diplomacy: Utility for International
Relations
Can the News Media Replace
Diplomacy ?

Diplomacy in Information
Age
News Media Impacts International
Politics
Information Overload
Unbiased Information
Can You Believe News Papers/TV
Channels Completely?

Diplomacy in International
Age
Incorrect Information International
Relations
Misinterpretation, Prejudices, Ethnic
Stereotypes,
Propaganda and Conflicting Cultural
Values
Clash of National Goals : Diplomacy Vs
News Media

Role of Diplomats
Diplomats: Represent their Countries in Host States,
Report on Prevalent Political Situation, Social Trends,
Political Stability
Comprehend Culture of Host Country
Report Internal Distribution of Power in Host State
Support Regime Friendly to Own Country
Diplomats Contribute to Foreign Policy Formulation
Multiple Representation of State at Different Fora

Diplomacy : Types
Overt Diplomacy : Front Channel
Covert Diplomacy: Back Channel
Diplomacy
Track Two Diplomacy : Mid Channel
Economic Diplomacy : Cheque Book
Diplomacy
Military Diplomacy: Joint Exercises, Arms
Aid
Parliamentary Diplomacy : Latest Trend

Diplomacy and Information

Management
Information Misinterpretation Tension n
Hostility
Prejudices, Ethnic Stereotypes,
Conflicting Cultural Values
Role of Propaganda
Powerful Weapon to Influence Public
Opinion
Potential for Armed Conflict or War

Diplomacy: Utility
Diplomatic Practice : Consular
Services
Assists Own Citizens Abroad
Provides Protection Fair Treatment in
Legal Wrangles

Diplomats n Politicians:
Distinction
Politicians Respond to Domestic
Environment
Political Survival
Makes them Subjective at Diplomatic Level
Seek Success Detrimental to National
Interest
Even at Expense of Peace and Cooperation
Diplomat Can be Objective