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1350 BCE
Amarna's Letters
Older diplomatic correspondence, an epistolary exchange. -
1259 BCE
Treaty of Qadesh
World's oldest peace treaty -
Period: 1200 BCE to 146 BCE
Proxeny, symmachias and amphictyonies
International relations: institution and hospitality, politico-military treaties and league of tribal representatives. -
770 BCE
Non-aggression pact
China vs the Hunos -
701 BCE
Collegium: the felicials
Priests in charge of diplomatic relations in Rome. -
Period: 401 BCE to 1400 BCE
First period
Ambassadors were sent only when precise matters had to be resolved. Determined by the geography. -
200 BCE
The laws of Manu
Qualities and personality of a diplomatic agent -
Period: 1401 to 1500
Second period
Peoples' interpretation movement: changes in diplomacy. -
1446
Francesco Sforza
The Dueque sends Nicodemo to Florence -
1464
Designation as Ambassador by the Catholic Monarchs.
D. Alfonso de Silva, Paris-1464 and D. Rodrigo González de Puebla, London-1464. -
1498
Nicolas Maquiavelo
Father of modern political science enters the chancellery of the Republic of Florence. -
1500
Niccolo Machiavelli sent to courts on diplomatic missions
France, continuation of the Pisan War. -
1503
Niccolo Machiavelli was sent to numerous courts on diplomatic missions
Supervised the election of Giuliano Delle Rovere (Pope Julius II). -
1507
Niccolo Machiavelli
Diplomat in Germany (Parliament with Emperor Maximilian I). -
Treaty of Westphalia
Generalize Diplomacy system where nations must be constantly monitored. -
Act of Parliament
Due to espionage and intrigue, members are prohibited from meeting with foreigners. -
Congress of Vienna
It was an international meeting held in Austria to re-establish the balance of power in Europe after the defeat of Napoleon. -
Palais am Ballhausplatz.
The general record was made by bilateral meetings between diplomats, developed by means of dinners, banquets or gala balls. -
Period: to
First half of the 20th century.
-The achievements of the Congress of Vienna are shattered = First World War.
- Public diplomacy.
-Public opinion is considered.
-Driven by economic objectives.
-Recognition of the Principle of Legal Equality of States. -
Disappearance of legislations after the signing of a United Nations Charter
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Period: to
Second half of the 20th century to the present.
- State representativeness and peaceful negotiation. -Issues still in force. (Poverty, human rights, etc...). -More cooperation is sought on issues such as: terrorism, drug trafficking and environment. -Digital diplomacy (Social presence and constant updates).
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Digital Diplomacy
An overly formal diplomat is not doing his job well. Today, emotion in politics is very important. You have to have links with people and generate empathy..."
Mark Tent. Ambassador of the United Kingdom in Argentina.
