DIPLOMACY AND FOREIGN POLICY

A British diplomat once remarked, “Foreign policy is what you do and diplomacy is how you do it.” This line pretty much sums up the difference between the two.

Diplomacy and foreign policy are not one or the same things. They have completely different meanings and functions. Foreign policy is a part of national policy of a state and diplomacy is a method or a way to carry out the foreign policy.

WHAT IS FOREIGN POLICY?

A foreign policy is designed by a state for foreign interaction. It is the course of action a state adopts with other states. A Foreign policy is always shaped keeping in mind the national interests of a state. International relations are influenced by foreign policies.

TOOLS OF FOREIGN POLICY

Diplomacy is a tool of foreign policy that involves negotiation and dialogue. Other methods of foreign policy which a state may use are:

·       Isolationism: This method isolates a state from rest of the world and it does not take an active part in international affairs.

·       Collective security: It involves working in cooperation with other states against common threats.

·       Imperialism: This method focuses on creating an empire by dominating other countries.

SOME MAJOR DIFFERENCES

Foreign Policy

Diplomacy

Substance of foreign relations

Method of foreign relations

Rule-making body

Rule-application body

Process through which a state pursues its national interest

Tool for foreign policy relying on negotiation

Foreign policy is the whole

Diplomacy is the expression of foreign policy

Foreign Policy is  designed by the head of the state

Diplomacy is carried by diplomats

 

DIPLOMACY TYPES

Diplomacy changes form according to the need of the hour!

Some forms are discussed here.

·       Economic Diplomacy

The main objective of economic diplomacy is enhancing the economic growth of a country. It may include increasing FDI (foreign direct investment), increasing exports and actively participating in international economic organizations. BRI and CPEC are examples of economic diplomacy.

·       Digital (Electronic) diplomacy

This form of diplomacy uses internet and digital communication technologies to solve diplomatic conflicts. Foreign policy interests and information propaganda are shared using social networks, blogs and global media platforms. Twitter is one the most important tool for digital diplomacy in current time.

·       People’s Diplomacy

Another name for people’s diplomacy is people-to-people diplomacy. This type of diplomacy targets developing strong relations between states. Diplomats not only meet official representatives of a country but also its citizens.

DIPLOMACY IS NEEDED FOR SURVIVAL!

Foreign policy and diplomacy are vital for the existence of a state in this era of Globalization where each state is somehow dependent upon the other. A good foreign policy and the right type of diplomacy can make a country regionally stronger and economically stable. These two things have the potential to change the future of a state.

Thus, intelligent brains are highly needed for the formation of foreign policy and best diplomats are required to express the foreign policy in the most suitable form…

 

Author: Amna Waseem

amnawaseem126@gmail.com

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