Table of Contents1| The Concepts/Nature/ Meaning of Diplomacy 2| The Historical Background of Diplomacy 3| Types of Diplomacy 4| Qualities of a Diplomat/Practice of Diplomacy 5| Institutional Basis of Diplomacy 6| Establishment of Diplomatic Mission/Consular 7| Role and Functions of Diplomatic Agent 8| Privileges and Immunities of Diplomats 9| Termination of Diplomatic Mission/Consular Agents 10| Consular Agents 11|Protocol and Procedure 12|Recognition of States and Governments References 6 1| The Concepts/Nature/ Meaning of DiplomacyAccording to Sir Ernest Satow, Diplomacy stands for an abstract quality or gift for international relations (to achieve PESTEL for the Survival of its citizens from other states).Sir Henry Walter looks at a diplomat as '… an honest man sent abroad to lie on behalf of his country, he is the mouthpiece, ear, eye, noose, and feeling of their state.Diplomacy is not an end in itself. It is seen as a tool to advance state interest. It is an instrument that provides a means by which government learns about, speaks to, and negotiates with others in international relations in PESTEL (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal).A diplomacy is a tool, which states use to gain and expand relations among nations in the international system. This is a vital instrument in the game nations play to pursue their interest. For example, the sentiments of Stilwell and Stalin have some justification; they do not suggest the real nature of Diplomacy, which consists of the techniques and procedures for conducting relations among states.The means, methods, and strategies advanced in Diplomacy do not matter, what matters if you can achieve your foreign policy and national interest either peacefully or coercively. In itself, Diplomacy, like any machinery, is neither moral nor immoral; its use and value depend upon the intentions and abilities of those who practice it (The actors and Behavior).Diplomacy functions through a web of foreign offices, embassies, legations consulates, and special missions all over the world. It is commonly bilateral in character, but multilateral diplomacy has become increasingly significant because of the growing importance of international conferences, international organizations, regional arrangements, and collective security measures. The dimensions of Diplomacy have been widened by the rapid growth of informal relations between the US developments, which is new in scope although not in essence. The advent of informal access on a large scale (Globalization).Diplomacy remains a central mechanism for conducting the world's work and as such, it is a major instrument of national policy and international relations.Since no state in the world can survive without other states, all nations have the following imperative/principles that each state needs from any other state it is dealing with in/for Diplomacy.These are: Equality: all states are equal Dignity: All states want respect from each other even the weakest/less powerful or small states do Sovereign: ...