Diplomacy is the art and practice of conducting negotiations and maintaining relationships between nations, organizations, or individuals. It involves dialogue, negotiation, and conflict resolution to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes, often focusing on issues such as trade, security, human rights, and international agreements. Diplomacy seeks to promote peaceful coexistence, cooperation, and understanding among different parties, leveraging communication and negotiation skills to manage conflicts and build alliances. It can take various forms, including bilateral relations (between two parties), multilateral diplomacy (involving multiple parties), and various levels from formal treaties to informal discussions. Effective diplomacy often requires cultural awareness, strategic thinking, and an understanding of international laws and norms.
Global leaders face a complex diplomatic challenge as tensions rise in Ukraine, prompting strategic discussions at the Élysée. President Zelensky's Middle Eastern tour highlights his marginal role in talks shaping…