Bilateral Diplomacy: between two nations or interests. Mutual benefit or relations are the only ones which are considered important. It is in some measure the basis for other more complex relationships.
Multilateral Diplomacy: This was a more resent development with its origins dating near or after the end of the First World War. Its various types are;
War diplomacy- A form of diplomacy adopted when there is no alternative to war.
Preventive diplomacy- This is an extremely delicate process as it requires the most trust and confidencebetween antagonists. It also requires extreme patience and an independence from coercion.
Developmental diplomacy- This is more an economic form of diplomacy which seeks a promotion of economic interests.
Multi track diplomacy- A more pragmatic and modern approach which encompasses all the other diplomacy types and focuses on the issue at hand from the rival's point of you.
Public Diplomacy- One which encompasses government public relations.
Multilateral Diplomacy: This was a more resent development with its origins dating near or after the end of the First World War. Its various types are;
War diplomacy- A form of diplomacy adopted when there is no alternative to war.
Preventive diplomacy- This is an extremely delicate process as it requires the most trust and confidencebetween antagonists. It also requires extreme patience and an independence from coercion.
Developmental diplomacy- This is more an economic form of diplomacy which seeks a promotion of economic interests.
Multi track diplomacy- A more pragmatic and modern approach which encompasses all the other diplomacy types and focuses on the issue at hand from the rival's point of you.
Public Diplomacy- One which encompasses government public relations.