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MPEPIL: Diplomacy and consular relations
MPEPIL: Diplomacy and consular relations Max Planck Encyclopedia of Public International Law (MPEPIL) list of articles of this subject. List of articles pertaining to this subject: Diplomacy and consular relations: 1. Archives, Fitschen, Thomas 2. Asylum, Diplomatic, Shah, Prakash 3. Avena and Other Mexican Nationals Case (Mexico v United States of America), Dupuy, Pierre-Marie…
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Privileges and Immunities
From the earliest times, privileges, immunities, and courtesies were extended to visiting heralds and envoys. Currently the privileges and immunities of diplomats are highly developed and universally accepted. History of Privileges and Immunities For centuries, the territory on which a […]
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Privileges and Immunities
From the earliest times, privileges, immunities, and courtesies were extended to visiting heralds and envoys. Currently the privileges and immunities of diplomats are highly developed and universally accepted. History of Privileges and Immunities For centuries, the territory on which a […]
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History of Diplomacy
History of Diplomacy Introduction to the History of Diplomacy As soon as people organized themselves into separate social groups, the necessity of regularizing contacts with representatives of other groups became apparent. Even the earliest civilizations had rules for interaction. Early Development The first civilization to develop an orderly system of diplomacy was ancient Greece. Ambassadors…
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Foreign Service
The Foreign Service Introduction to the Foreign Service Today, most nations staff their foreign services with career civil servants who are selected on the basis of competitive examinations. Until recent times, however, foreign service personnel were political appointees, often from noble […]
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Foreign Service
The Foreign Service Introduction to the Foreign Service Today, most nations staff their foreign services with career civil servants who are selected on the basis of competitive examinations. Until recent times, however, foreign service personnel were political appointees, often from noble […]
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Diplomatic Mission
Diplomatic or Foreign Missions The embassy abroad, or foreign mission, is headed by an ambassador assisted by a career diplomat who serves as deputy or first secretary. The deputy secretary oversees and coordinates the work of the staff and assumes the responsibilities of the mission as […]
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Diplomatic Negotation
Diplomatic Negotiations Although negotiations have traditionally been left to professional diplomats, very important negotiations are increasingly being undertaken by specially selected envoys or foreign ministers and by heads of state. Examples of this trend were the “shuttle diplomacy” of the U.S. secretary of state Henry Kissinger in the Middle East and President Jimmy Carter’s personal…
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Department of Foreign Affairs
Departments of Foreign Affairs Introduction Government agencies that deal with foreign affairs are usually called the ministry or department of foreign or external affairs. In the U.S., foreign affairs is handled by the Department of State. Such a department is headed by the foreign secretary (or, in the U.S., by the secretary of state). In…
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Impact of the UN on International Law
Impact of the UN on International Law The UN began its life with a membership of 50 nations. In the 1990s, because of the growth of newly independent nations, that number had reached 180. The aims and purposes of the organization encompass the maintenance of peace and security and the suppression of acts of aggression.…