Diplomacy_Final.pptxVIP

Diplomacy Deterrence http://www.topnews.in/10-day-fire-ritual-guwahati-world-peace-219865 /uploads/image/661054_pw_diplomacy.jpg Definition Diplomacy is the art and practice of conducting negotiations between accredited persons (the diploma of the diplomat) representing groups or nations. It usually refers to international diplomacy, the conduct of international relations through the intercession of professional diplomats with regard to issues of peace-making, culture, economics, trade and war. International treaties are usually negotiated by diplomats prior to endorsement by national politicians (Wikipedia) China, Vietnam vow peaceful resolutionOlive branch over South China Sea comes amid US-China talks on SEA Jun 27, 2011 BEIJING: China and Vietnam have pledged to resolve a row over territorial claims in the strategic South China Sea peacefully, just as the United States called on Beijing to lower tensions in the waters. The apparent olive branch between the testy neighbours came after Hanoi and Beijing traded accusations over maritime intrusions into waters claimed by both parties, which they followed up with recent naval exercises likely meant as a show of strength. The neighbours pledged to reach a peaceful resolution of the maritime dispute between the two countries through negotiations and friendly consultations, said a report by Chinas official Xinhua news agency. The agreement came during a meeting between Chinese State Councillor Dai Bingguo and Vietnamese Vice-Foreign Minister Ho Xuan Son in Beijing on Saturday. On the same day, Washington also addressed the tension at one of Asias potential military flashpoints in first-of-a-kind talks between the US and China on friction in South-east Asia. We want tensions to subside, said senior US official Kurt Campbell after day-long talks in Hawaii. We have a strong interest in the maintenance of peace and stability, and we are seeking a dialogue among all of the key players. While the US and China often