Contemporary Diplomatic and Consular Relations

This Open Access book presents the evolution of diplomacy from its historical roots to its modern-day practices. It explores how diplomacy has been shaped by key events, such as the Congress of Vienna (1815), and the establishment of the United Nations (1945). It provides an in-depth analysis of the Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic (1961) and Consular Relations (1963), codifying the global rules governing diplomatic and consular relations. The book also examines the role of diplomacy within various international institutions and highlights the emergence of new forms of diplomacy in the 21st century. These include the diplomacy of international organizations, the European Union, and specialized areas such as climate, sports, culture, energy, health, judicial, economic, entrepreneurial, and parliamentary diplomacy. Through a collection of scholarly essays, this work offers a comprehensive overview of the institutional developments that continue to shape the practice of diplomacy today. It will appeal to students, scholars, and researchers of international relations, law, and political science in general, and diplomacy and foreign policy in particular, as well as to practitioners, policy-makers, and diplomats interested in a better understanding of diplomacy, its historical roots, and modern practices.