At the beginning of this module, my perception about diplomacy was narrowed only to bilateral diplomacy. I had assumed that diplomacy was conducted by only resident ambassadors to promote bilateral relations between the countries they represent. The lectures I have received from the module leader and my further reading on diplomacy has broadened my knowledge on diplomacy. I am very confident now to explain other types of diplomacy such as multilateral, public and summit and the roles each plays in contemporary world today to a first year student.
YAW
Friday, 7 May 2010
Sunday, 21 February 2010
The evolution of diplomacy:Write about what you consider to be the most significant change in the nature of diplomacy.
Multilateral diplomacy has been the most significant change in the nature of diplomacy. Diplomacy as we all know was first conducted in secrecy by Kings, Princes and Elites in the medieval era. This form of practice was justified in the sense that the contents of negotiation must be kept a secret to prevent radical supporters of governments who might try to sabotage talks if they are made aware of what were at stake. And also, a successful negotiation means each party has to settle for less than its requirements.
However multilateral diplomacy has become essential today in contemporary world due to the large number of states in the international system. Multilateral diplomacy hinges on conferences, where a specific or urgent matter could be discussed by staging a conference rather than working through normal diplomatic channels. Multilateral conferences bring all interested parties and warring factions whose agreement may needed together and having a chair person helps the participants to reach a decision.
Conference diplomacy also enables states to engage in bilateral diplomacy as participants could discuss other matters outside the formal agenda at the multilateral conference. States such as Iran and the United States of America who might not enjoy a good relations could use such conferences to improve their relations.
In conclusion, multinational diplomacy has been the most significant change in the nature of diplomacy.
Yaw
However multilateral diplomacy has become essential today in contemporary world due to the large number of states in the international system. Multilateral diplomacy hinges on conferences, where a specific or urgent matter could be discussed by staging a conference rather than working through normal diplomatic channels. Multilateral conferences bring all interested parties and warring factions whose agreement may needed together and having a chair person helps the participants to reach a decision.
Conference diplomacy also enables states to engage in bilateral diplomacy as participants could discuss other matters outside the formal agenda at the multilateral conference. States such as Iran and the United States of America who might not enjoy a good relations could use such conferences to improve their relations.
In conclusion, multinational diplomacy has been the most significant change in the nature of diplomacy.
Yaw
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