What is diplomacy? How does the study of diplomacy differ from the study of foreign policy? Can one theorize diplomacy independently of diplomatic practise?

The lessons will deal with basic info about early history, renaissance diplomacy, the origins of modern diplomacy, the cold war and détente.

Function of the embassy ,consulate and permanent representation to the international organizations, changing of the role of diplomatic missions.

Recruitment and training, the role and disposition of a succesful envoy, diplomatic carrier order, the role of political actors: president, prime minister, minister of foreign affairs

Vienna Convention on International Relations: functions of diplomatic mission, agrément, persona non grata, privileges and imunities of diplomats

Consular affairs throughout the centuries, individuals and assistance, visa regulations, consular affairs and diplomacy

Best practices in diplomatic relations, essential principles of international DP, ceremonies and state visits, presentation of credentials, gifts and honours, protocol and international meetings

Diplomatic culture, intercultural differencies, customs formed under influence of traditional cultures, protocol and etiquette.

The genesis of the modern information age, advantages and disadvantages, wikileaks scandal, secret intelligence.

Hard, soft and smart power, cultural diplomacy, sports diplomacy, theory and practise.

New players in diplomacy, track one and track two diplomacy, from club to network diplomacy.