Nowadays the process of globalization can not be denied. We are all able to see the fast growing dependence of different states, multinational organizations from each other in economical, political or social spheres. It is the so called process of globalization. To my mind, what is concerning diplomacy itself, it is a result of globalization, an integral part of it. Now, on the political stage all actors, such as countries (no matter big or small, powerful or not), inter-governmental or non-governmental organizations try to seek the most acceptable possibilities to maintain their goals and satisfy their interests and needs. In this case diplomacy is the art of conducting negotiations. On the other hand, it is also an instrument of our society of ldquo;keeping peacerdquo;. So, the existence of such phenomenon as diplomacy arouses many questions, that is: what does it mean, what spheres of our life and knowledge does it cover, who is a diplomat and what kind of character should he possesshellip;
To begin with, it is important to say few words about the history of diplomacy, from which part of the world it takes its origins. The ability to practice diplomacy is one of the defining elements of a state, and diplomacy has been practiced since the formation of the first city-states. Originally diplomats were sent only for specific negotiations, and would return immediately after their mission concluded. Diplomats were usually relatives of the ruling family or of very high rank in order to give them legitimacy when they sought to negotiate with the other state. Modern diplomacyapos;s origins are often traced to the states of Northern Italy in the early Renaissance, with the first embassies being established in the thirteenth century. Milan played a leading role, especially under Francesco Sforza who established permanent embassies to the other cities states of Northern Italy. It was in Italy that many of the traditions of modern diplomacy began, such as the presentation of an ambassadorapos;s credentials to the head of state. The practice spread from Italy to the other European powers. Milan was the first to send a representative to the court of France in 1455. Soon all the major European powers were exchanging representatives. Spain was the first to send a permanent representative when it appointed an ambassador to the Court of England in 1487. By the late 16th century, permanent missions became the standard.(according to the Wikipedia) So, we may see, that the need to exchange representatives on the state level arouses in the 15th century after geographical openings, during the appearance of empires, trade development, as the states interests began to clash.
Nowadays, the profession of a diplomat is rather important. There are specific institutions an almost every modern state. They say a diplomat must possess a range of personal and professional characteristics. First of all, it is loyalty. Loyalty to the interests of your state, firstly, and only then your own. To be a diplomat means to serve your country. Then goes responsibility, persistence, boldness, courage, mobility, desire to get knowledge, not to stay on the same level, but move, move and move. Be ambitious, strong-willed, confident, on the one hand. And on the other hand, do not forget to be thoughtful of your country, conscious and careful. Among professional skills I should mention ability to communicate with everybody, be tolerant to other nations and cultures, competences in your sphere of work.
To my mind, up-today diplomacy and diplomacy itself has got many problems. As we know from the world history there have been many conflicts, which such organizations as the League of Nations and the United Nations could not foresee. As a result ndash; WWI, WWII and many local conflicts nowadays, that begin to become global. Today is the century of global problems, that is ecological, economic crises, the problem of sovereignty, human rights, the so called dissemination of democratic values by one state, when it even does not ask the permission of social community and simply uses its force power in order to reach its aims. And what does diplomacy have to do? Nothing. All modern politicians are masters of the orator`s art. But when the time to act comes, they are in many times powerless. To make a conclusion, I would like to say, that our modern society is changing, as well as our minds. In this case the system of peace-keeping and diplomacy has to change as well.
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