Types of diplomacy
There are 136 uses of the term diplomacy in three contexts:
- Geopolitics and geo-economics (dollar diplomacy, gunboat diplomacy)
-
Topics areas addressed by diplomacy: digital diplomacy, development diplomacy, economic diplomacy, cyber diplomacy, AI diplomacy, energy diplomacy, health diplomacy, science diplomacy, sport diplomacy, climate diplomacy, education diplomacy, etc.
-
Methods and tools for conducting diplomacy: bilateral and multilateral diplomacy, public diplomacy , and metaverse diplomacy.
| Types of Diplomacy | Diplomacy & Geopolitics | Diplomatic Topics | Diplomatic Methods & Tools | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Diplomacy | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Aid Diplomacy | ||||
| Amarna Diplomacy | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Ancient Diplomacy | ||||
| Animal Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Art Diplomacy | Yes | Yes | ||
| Big Stick Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Bilateral Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Biodiversity Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Blockchain Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Byzantine Diplomacy | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Cable Diplomacy | Yes | Yes | ||
| Carbon Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Carpet Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Caviar Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Chip Diplomacy | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Citizen Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| City Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Civil Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Climate Diplomacy | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Coercive Diplomacy | Yes | Yes | ||
| Coffee Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Cold War Diplomacy | Yes | Yes | ||
| Conference Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Consular Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Covid Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Crisis Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Crypto Diplomacy | Yes | Yes | ||
| Cultural Diplomacy | Yes | Yes | ||
| Cyber Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Data Diplomacy | Yes | Yes | ||
| Debt Diplomacy | Yes | Yes | ||
| Development Diplomacy | Yes | Yes | ||
| Diaspora Diplomacy | Yes | Yes | ||
| Digital Diplomacy | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Disaster Diplomacy | Yes | Yes | ||
| Dog Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Dollar Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Dubovnik Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Earthquake Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Education Diplomacy | Yes | Yes | ||
| Environmental Diplomacy | Yes | Yes | ||
| Exibition Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Expo Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Facebook Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Fado Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Food Diplomacy | Yes | Yes | ||
| Funeral Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Fusion Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Gastronomic Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Gender Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Gift Diplomacy | ||||
| Grain Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Grasroot Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Gulf Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Gumboot Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Gunboat Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Hard Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Health Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Hostage Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Humanitarian Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Hybrid Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| ICT Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Instagram Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Inter-faith Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Internet Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Investment Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Language Diplomacy | Yes | Yes | ||
| Lunar Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Maritime Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Mediaval Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Metaverse Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Middle East Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Military Diplomacy | Yes | Yes | ||
| Missionary Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Mob Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Modern Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Moon Diplomacy | Yes | Yes | ||
| Multilateral Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Multistakeholder Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Music Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Nuclear Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Ocean Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Oil Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Olympics Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Online Diplomacy | Yes | Yes | ||
| Open Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Ozone Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Panda Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Parliamentary Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Particle Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Peace Diplomacy | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| People-to-People Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Ping-Pong Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Pizza Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Preventive Diplomacy | Yes | Yes | ||
| Proxy Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Quantum Diplomacy | Yes | Yes | ||
| Region Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Religious Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Rennaisance Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Row material diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Sand Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Satellite Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Sauna Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Science Diplomacy | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Secret Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Semiconductor Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Shuttle Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Silent Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Soft Power Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Sound Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Space Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Sport Diplomacy | Yes | Yes | ||
| Sub-state Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Summit Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Tea Diplomacy | Yes | Yes | ||
| Tech Diplomacy | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Telegraph Diplomacy | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Telephone Diplomacy | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Toothless Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Track-Two Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Trade Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Triangular Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Twitter Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Vaccine Diplomacy | Yes | Yes | ||
| Venice Diplomacy | Yes | Yes | ||
| Virtual Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| War Diplomacy | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Water Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Web Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Wolf Warrior Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Wrestling Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Yoga Diplomacy | Yes | |||
| Youth Diplomacy | Yes |
Books on various types of diplomacy – Library of Jovan Kurbalija
Updates
Digital diplomacy
Digital diplomacy is important type of dplomacy
Bilateral diplomacy is a type of diplomacy that involves two countries or entities engaging in direct negotiations and agreements. It is a form of international relations in which two countries or entities work together to resolve issues and create mutually beneficial outcomes. Bilateral diplomacy can involve a wide range of topics, from trade and security to cultural and environmental issues.
Multilateral diplomacy is a form of international relations in which multiple countries work together to achieve a common goal. It involves using negotiations, dialogue, and other diplomatic tools to resolve disputes and promote cooperation between nations. Multilateral diplomacy is often used to address global issues such as climate change, poverty, and human rights.
Metaverse diplomacy is the practice of engaging in diplomatic activities and negotiations in virtual worlds, such as video games, virtual reality, and other online platforms. It involves using digital tools to facilitate communication between players, governments, and other stakeholders. It is a form of digital diplomacy that seeks to bridge the gap between the physical and virtual worlds.
Public diplomacy is a type of diplomacy that focuses on engaging with the foreign public to build relationships and influence public opinion. It is a form of soft power which uses cultural, economic, and educational exchanges to build relationships and foster understanding between countries. Public diplomacy can also involve using media and other communication forms to reach foreign audiences.
Development diplomacy is a type of diplomacy that focuses on the use of diplomatic tools to promote economic and social development. It involves using diplomatic channels to facilitate international cooperation and collaboration on development-related issues, such as poverty reduction, health, education, and environmental protection. Development diplomacy also involves using diplomatic tools to support the implementation of development projects and initiatives.
Economic diplomacy is the use of economic instruments to achieve foreign policy objectives. It involves using economic tools such as trade, investment, finance, and development assistance to advance a country’s interests in the international arena. Economic diplomacy is used to promote economic growth, create jobs, and foster international cooperation. It can also be used to strengthen diplomatic ties between countries and to resolve disputes.
Cyber diplomacy is the use of digital technology and communication to facilitate international relations and diplomacy. It involves the use of digital tools such as social media, websites, and other online platforms to engage in diplomatic dialogue, build relationships, and promote international cooperation. Cyber diplomacy can also be used to address global issues such as cyber security, data privacy, and digital infrastructure.
Energy diplomacy is the use of diplomatic relations to promote and protect countries’ interests in the energy sector. It involves the coordination of energy policies between countries, as well as the negotiation of international agreements on energy–related issues. Energy diplomacy also includes promoting energy security, reducing energy poverty, and promoting sustainable energy development.
Health diplomacy uses diplomatic tools to promote and protect global health. It involves using diplomatic strategies to address global health challenges, such as pandemics, access to healthcare, and health equity. Health diplomacy also involves international cooperation to improve global health outcomes.
Science diplomacy is using science and technology to build bridges between countries and promote international cooperation. It involves using scientific research, technology, and expertise to address global challenges like climate change, pandemics, and food security. Science diplomacy also fosters collaboration between scientists from different countries and promotes sharing knowledge and resources.
Sports diplomacy is using sports to promote international relations, peace, and understanding. It involves using sports to build bridges between countries, cultures, and people and foster dialogue and cooperation. Sports diplomacy can promote social and economic development, human rights, gender equality, and environmental protection. It can also be used to strengthen diplomatic ties between countries and to create a platform for dialogue on global issues.
Climate diplomacy is the use of diplomatic tools to address climate change. It involves engaging with other countries, international organizations, and non–state actors to develop and implement policies and actions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote climate resilience. Climate diplomacy also includes efforts to build international consensus on climate change, such as through the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Education diplomacy is the use of education as a tool to promote international relations and foster mutual understanding between countries. It involves the exchange of students, faculty, and ideas between countries, as well as the development of educational initiatives that promote global understanding and collaboration. Education diplomacy can also involve the use of educational resources to support international development goals.
From our blog
Why Trump’s appointment of Musk as an ‘efficiency tzar’ is about AI transformation?
14 November 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Elon Musk as his 'efficiency tzar' with the stated goal of reducing federal administration. Many observers see this move as a personal vendetta against the so-called 'deep st...
Valencia flooding: Why did one of the leading smart cities fail on basic safety?
05 November 2024
Today, I attended a discussion on smart cities and human rights. In preparing for it, I stumbled upon a paradox that points to the heart of what we expect from technology. Valencia, widely celebrated as a leading smar...
Just-in-time publication: Unpacking Global Digital Compact
04 November 2024
Artificial Intelligence, Data governance, Digital diplomacy, Internet governance and digital policy
On 8 November, Sorina Teleanu will present her timely book 'Unpacking Global Digital Compact'. I was honoured to accept her invitation to write the preface of the book which is enclosed here. Preface ...
How to train diplomats for the AI era?
18 October 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world, and diplomacy needs to change. The good news is that AI can strengthen the core relevance of diplomacy. But how do we prepare diplomats for the challenges of the AI ...
Training and courses
Events
Digital Trade for Africa’s Prosperity
13 Nov 24 - 13 Nov 24
Tech Diplomacy: Regulation and Digital Issues on the International Agenda
24 Apr 24 - 24 Apr 24
Panel: Climate | AI | Digital
05 Mar 24 - 05 Mar 24
Open Consultations Final Brief on the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event
15 Feb 24 - 15 Feb 24
Switzerland
Strengthening Africa’s digital diplomacy
08 Dec 23 - 08 Dec 23
Geneva AI Community launch
23 Nov 23 - 23 Nov 23
Geneva Dialogue | The launch of the Geneva Manual
07 Dec 23 - 07 Dec 23
The Power of the Unsaid – Diplomatic Communication in the AI Era (Workshop)
25 Apr 23 - 25 Apr 23
Serbia, Southeast Europe
Summit on Digital Diplomacy and Governance
17 Nov 22 - 19 Nov 22
Just-in-time capacity building for Rwandan Diplomacy
03 Oct 22 - 14 Oct 22
Science Diplomacy Capacity Development: Where Do We Go From Here? (WebDebate #55)
14 Jul 22 - 14 Jul 22
Science diplomacy: The road ahead in 2022 (WebDebate #53)
01 Mar 22 - 01 Mar 22
Traversing the Metaverse: A Caribbean Perspective
31 Jan 22 - 31 Jan 22
Digital Diplomacy Training for Diplomats – Namibia
07 Jan 22 - 21 Jan 22
Learning from the past, looking to the future [A historical journey #11]
21 Dec 21 - 21 Dec 21
The recent climate negotiations: A perspective from the Global South [WebDebate #52]
07 Dec 21 - 07 Dec 21
#Diplomacy: Internet and social media [A historical journey #10]
25 Nov 21 - 25 Nov 21
How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Global Conflict
18 Oct 21 - 18 Oct 21
Telephone diplomacy: Dialling the ‘red line’ [A historical journey #8]
30 Sep 21 - 30 Sep 21
[WebDebate #49] Emojis in public diplomacy: Best practices and lessons learned
06 Jul 21 - 06 Jul 21
Online
Renaissance diplomacy: Compromise as a solution to conflict [A historical journey #6]
24 Jun 21 - 24 Jun 21
Online
Global Media Forum session: Innovation by disruption? How COVID-19 is changing diplomacy
19 Jun 21 - 19 Jun 21
Online, Germany
Ancient Greek diplomacy: Politics, new tools, and negotiation [A historical journey #4]
29 Apr 21 - 29 Apr 21
Online
[WebDebate #46] Unpacking the EU’s digital diplomacy and foreign policy
06 Apr 21 - 06 Apr 21
Prehistory: The birth of diplomacy and early ‘technologies’ [A historical journey #2]
25 Feb 21 - 25 Feb 21
Online
[WebDebate #44] Diplomacy in times of COVID-19: The experience of developing countries
01 Dec 20 - 01 Dec 20
Online, Africa
RightOn #11: Communicating human rights: How to win the global ‘battle of ideas’
09 Sep 20 - 09 Sep 20
Online
RightOn #9: Access to Information and the safety journalists in times of crisis
04 Jun 20 - 04 Jun 20
[WebDebate] The gendered impact of COVID-19: Towards better diplomatic responses
02 Jun 20 - 02 Jun 20
Online
RightOn #8: Protecting the rights of older persons during the COVID-19 pandemic
27 May 20 - 27 May 20
Online
#SciDipTalks | Technology at the service of global health crises: Threats and opportunities
11 May 20 - 11 May 20
Online
[WebDebate] The UN response to COVID-19: Contributions, challenges, and lessons
05 May 20 - 05 May 20
Online
Embedding science and technology in international relations education and diplomatic training
16 Feb 19 -
United States
Master/Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Diplomacy 2019 workshop in Malta
04 Feb 19 - 13 Feb 19
Malta
Implementing the Water Convention: A look at the results of the first reporting exercise
23 Nov 18 -
Switzerland
Workshop: Language and diplomacy workshop for Serbian MFA
14 Mar 18 - 15 Mar 18
DiploFoundation at South African conference on African Diplomacy
28 Feb 18 - 01 Mar 18
South Africa, Africa
High-Level Roundtable on Diplomacy in the Digital Age: Revolution or Evolution?
05 Feb 18 - 06 Feb 18
Belgium
Master/Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Diplomacy 2018 workshop in Malta
05 Feb 18 - 14 Feb 18
Malta
Diplo at MyData 2017
30 Aug 17 - 01 Sep 17
Geneva Policy Immersion of the Capacity Development Programme in Multilateral Diplomacy for Africa, the Caribbean and Pacific Islands
07 Jun 17 - 17 Jun 17
Switzerland, Africa
Introduction to Digital Politics 2015: online course for Geneva-based diplomats
27 Apr 15 - 22 Jun 15
Online
[Webinar-2014] Diplomacy and the invention of telephony and wireless communication
01 Oct 14 - 01 Oct 14
Online
[Webinar] Diplomacy and technology in the Roman Empire: a focus on the Byzantine period
29 Apr 14 -
Online, Africa
Foreign and local University of Malta students visit new Faculty of Arts library
04 Feb 14 -
Malta, Africa
[Webinar-2013] Diplomacy and the invention of telephony and wireless communication
26 Jul 13 - 26 Jul 13
Online
Excellence in Diplomacy – Young Leadership Diplomatic Seminar
24 Apr 13 - 26 Apr 13
Serbia, Southeast Europe
Scenarios Building Seminar: Improving Cooperation in SEE through Developing the e-RCC
25 Jun 12 - 26 Jun 12
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Southeast Europe
Rome E-diplomacy Day
18 Jun 12 -
Remote Participation – Opportunities and Challenges for Multilateral Diplomacy
17 May 12 -
Switzerland
Training Workshop in Contemporary Multilateral Diplomacy and E-diplomacy
19 Mar 12 - 22 Mar 12
South America
Master/Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Diplomacy 2012 workshop
30 Jan 12 - 08 Feb 12
Malta, Africa
Modern Diplomacy For Small States 2011
26 May 11 - 04 Jun 11
E-diplomacy and e-governance seminars for government officials
13 Dec 10 - 14 Dec 10
Serbia, Montenegro, Southeast Europe
Diplomacy Goes Virtual: Inauguration of Diplomacy Island and Virtual Embassy in Second Life
22 May 07 -
Switzerland
International Conference – Challenges for Foreign Ministries: Managing Diplomatic Networks and Optimising Value
31 May 06 - 01 Jun 06
Switzerland
International Conference – Roma Diplomacy: A Challenge for European Institutions?
08 Dec 05 - 09 Dec 05
Belgium
Resources
German Strategy for International Digital Policy
The German government's Strategy for International Digital Policy outlines their commitment to safeguarding democracy and freedom online, promoting human rights, advocating for a global, open, free, and secure internet, enhancing technology partnerships, supporting cro... Read more...
2023
Conclusion of tech diplomacy study
Tech diplomacy study concludes that countries are actively engaging in structured tech diplomacy practices, focusing on internet governance. The Bay Area shows signs of multilateral cooperation, but uniform terminology and global impact discussions are lacking. The pan... Read more...
2023
Other hubs of tech diplomacy
Many countries are establishing tech diplomacy hubs beyond the Bay Area, including cities like Houston, Chicago, Boston, and New York. Globally, places like Bengaluru in India, Barcelona in Spain, Beijing in China, and Geneva in Switzerland are also emerging as signifi... Read more...
Formal and informal tech diplomacy networking
In the Bay Area, formal and informal tech diplomacy networking opportunities exist, including events like the Cyber and Tech Retreat, the Freedom Online Coalition, the Silicon Valley Working Group, the Tech Diplomacy Playground Initiative, and the newly launched Techno... Read more...
2023
Tech diplomacy interactions in the San Francisco Bay Area
Tech diplomacy interactions in the San Francisco Bay Area involve a variety of tech companies and diplomats focusing on crucial discussions regarding values, policy, compliance, and technology globally. The region hosts a significant number of European tech diplomacy o... Read more...
2023
USA tech diplomacy and the San Francisco Bay Area
Since 2017, the environment of engagement in tech diplomacy in the Bay Area has changed considerably, as the USA has introduced new digital and cyber diplomacy strategies and has implemented administrative structures to pursue them. ... Read more...
2023
Tech diplomacy in digital foreign policy
Countries are increasingly implementing digital elements in their policies, defining national digital and digitalisation policies, and in some cases, have created dedicated digital foreign policies. In order to implement them, they create dedicated posts: from the firs... Read more...
2023
About tech diplomacy
There is still no established definition of the term ‘tech diplomacy’, neither academically nor in practice. Several other related types of diplomacy are widely used and are seemingly competing or overlapping with the term. These include ‘e-diplomacy’, ‘cyber... Read more...
Histories
Internet and social media: A focus on diplomacy
Diplomacy has adapted to technological advancements through history, including the internet and social media. Digital diplomacy focuses on utilizing these tools to achieve diplomatic goals, influence global policy, and adapt to new topics like cybersecurity. The intern... Read more...
Telephone diplomacy: Dialling the ‘red line’
The telephone, radio, and telegraph have revolutionized communication and diplomacy over the years. Key figures in the development of the telephone, including Bell, Meucci, Reis, and Gray, played significant roles in its evolution. The telephone's importance in diploma... Read more...
The telegraph: How it changed diplomacy
The telegraph had a profound impact on diplomacy, revolutionizing communication and altering the nature of international relations. It facilitated faster exchanges and influenced how diplomacy was conducted, shifting the power dynamics and organizational structures of ... Read more...
Renaissance diplomacy: Compromise as a solution to conflict
Renaissance diplomacy emerged among Italian city-states in the 15th century, characterized by compromise and peaceful conflict resolution. Great writers and artists thrived during this period, with significant advancements in culture, society, church relations, discove... Read more...
Byzantine diplomacy: The elixir of longevity
The article delves into Byzantine diplomacy, highlighting its longevity and importance in history. The Byzantine Empire's survival relied heavily on diplomacy due to limited military strength, focusing on avoiding wars and using innovative diplomatic practices. Byzanti... Read more...
Ancient Diplomacy: What can it teach us?
The text discusses the role of ancient diplomacy in civilizations such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, Assyria, Persia, China, and India. Writing is highlighted as a key diplomatic 'technology,' with historical examples of diplomatic systems and techniques outlined. The text em... Read more...
Prehistory: Origins of diplomacy and early ‘technologies’
The text explores the origins of diplomacy and early technologies from prehistory. It delves into how human cognitive abilities, cooperation, trade, art, gift exchanges, and the development of language played pivotal roles in the emergence of proto-diplomacy. Tools lik... Read more...
