IRS 304: Diplomacy

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

1. highlight the historical development of diplomacy;
2. discuss how diplomacy makes it possible to achieve amicable settlement of disputes between states;
3. explain appointments, reception and recall of ambassadors;
4. state diplomatic privileges and immunities enjoyed by foreign diplomats in their host countries; and
5. identify the basic functions of foreign diplomats.

Course Contents

The meaning and historical development of diplomacy. The contribution of individuals to the development of diplomacy. Tasks of diplomacy and diplomatic protocol and rules of courtesy. Diplomacy and intelligence. Acceptance of peaceful methods. Mediation, conciliation and good offices. Diplomacy as a fall-out of the international political system. Appointment, Reception, and Recall of ambassadors. Functions of foreign diplomats in the host countries. Privileges and immunities of foreign diplomats. The composition of foreign policy elite.