International Relations
Introduction
In international politics, protocol is the etiquette of diplomacy and affairs of state. It may also refer to an international agreement that supplements or amends a treaty.
Diplomatic protocol dictates how politicians and representatives of various nations should behave during their official interactions, as a means to promote civility and convey their respect. Specific rules of protocol may differ somewhat depending on the nation or culture; however, there are certain acts, such as referring to a leader by a formal title, which are universally understood to be part of maintaining good international relations.
A protocol is a rule which guides how an activity should be performed, especially in the field of diplomacy. In diplomatic services and governmental fields of endeavor protocols are often unwritten guidelines. Protocols specify the proper and generally-accepted behavior in matters of state and diplomacy, such as showing appropriate respect to a head of state, ranking diplomats in chronological order of their accreditation at court, and so on. One definition is:
Protocol is commonly described as a set of international courtesy rules. These well-established and time-honored rules have made it easier for nations and people to live and work together. Part of protocol has always been the acknowledgment of the hierarchical standing of all present. Protocol rules are based on the principles of civility.—Dr. P.M. Forni on behalf of the International Association of Protocol Consultants and Officers.
There are two meanings of the word protocol. In the legal sense, it is defined as an international agreement that supplements or amends a treaty. In the diplomatic sense, the term refers to the set of rules, procedures, conventions and ceremonies that relate to relations between states. In general, protocol represents the recognized and generally accepted system of international courtesy.
The term protocol is derived from the Greek word protokollan
In international politics, protocol is the etiquette of diplomacy and affairs of state. It may also refer to an international agreement that supplements or amends a treaty.
Diplomatic protocol dictates how politicians and representatives of various nations should behave during their official interactions, as a means to promote civility and convey their respect. Specific rules of protocol may differ somewhat depending on the nation or culture; however, there are certain acts, such as referring to a leader by a formal title, which are universally understood to be part of maintaining good international relations.
A protocol is a rule which guides how an activity should be performed, especially in the field of diplomacy. In diplomatic services and governmental fields of endeavor protocols are often unwritten guidelines. Protocols specify the proper and generally-accepted behavior in matters of state and diplomacy, such as showing appropriate respect to a head of state, ranking diplomats in chronological order of their accreditation at court, and so on. One definition is:
Protocol is commonly described as a set of international courtesy rules. These well-established and time-honored rules have made it easier for nations and people to live and work together. Part of protocol has always been the acknowledgment of the hierarchical standing of all present. Protocol rules are based on the principles of civility.—Dr. P.M. Forni on behalf of the International Association of Protocol Consultants and Officers.
There are two meanings of the word protocol. In the legal sense, it is defined as an international agreement that supplements or amends a treaty. In the diplomatic sense, the term refers to the set of rules, procedures, conventions and ceremonies that relate to relations between states. In general, protocol represents the recognized and generally accepted system of international courtesy.
The term protocol is derived from the Greek word protokollan
References: 1. “Protocol for the Modern Diplomat”, Prepared by the Transition Center, Foreign Service Institute, U.S. Department of State, Washington DC, 2005 2. Serres, Jean, Practical Handbook of Protocol, 2010 Edition 3. Protocol for Life: Guidelines on Diplomatic, Official and Social Manners, Lawrence Olufemi Obisakin, 2007 4. United States Protocol: The Guide to Official Diplomatic Etiquette, Mary Mel French, 2010 5. Protocol: the complete handbook of diplomatic, official & social usage, Pauline B. Innis, Mary Jane McCaffree, Richard Sand, 2002 Web-pages 1. www.ediplomat.com 2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protocol_(diplomacy) 3. http://blogs.fco.gov.uk/sianmacleod/2012/02/17/some-dos-and-donts-of-diplomatic-etiquette/