POLI 100 Lecture : Chapter 18 Lecture Notes
22 Dec 2011
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Statecraft is an allied notion, denoting the skilful conduct of state affairs. Diplomacy refers to the pattern of interactions between states. Diplomacy and statecraft have a very long history. Diplomacy is known to have existed in ancient china. Greece: diploun paper folded over, in reference to the messages carried. Modern diplomacy is commonly believed to have originated in italy in the 15th century. However, the practice quickly spread to other european states. The french statesman cardinal richelieu played a key role in the development of professional diplomacy. Diplomacy is associated with the idea of the nation interest, or raison d tat. Wars and the middle of the 19th century. ) Even so, diplomacy can never be conducted without some appreciation of the imbalance of power between states. Diplomacy: oldest and most respected form of interstate interaction, generally involves face-to-face conversation. Alliances: formal or informal agreements between states that they will cooperate militarily, economically, or politically.
