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Unmasking the power of language to resurrect forgotten diplomatic techniques

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Uncovering the power of speech to restore faded diplomatic ties
Uncovering the power of speech to restore faded diplomatic ties

Unmasking the power of language to resurrect forgotten diplomatic techniques

Language plays a pivotal role in our daily lives, serving as a means for individuals to understand each other's actions, especially in the realm of diplomacy and international relations, where the choice of words can either bring people together or drive them apart.

The current change in public language is profound, particularly in expressing and supporting public intentions. The use of one word instead of another to define, indicate, or describe the same fact or phenomenon is itself communication. This is not lost on those in the world of diplomacy, who understand that language reaches the listener most immediately and can fuel hatred or exclude it, declare a hope, or indicate a solution.

Diplomacy is based on the conviction that modes of communication, approach, and formal content of relationships between people should remain linked to a type of social convention that excludes rudeness, vulgarity, and immediacy. The use of vulgarity or obscenity in a consciously emphasized manner can signify a demonstration of force or violence in politics or diplomacy.

The author of the given text, whose identity remains undetermined, does not believe that using language appropriately will solve the world's problems. However, they advocate for establishing codes of behaviour, connected to the language in which they are communicated, expressed, and defined, as necessary.

Reasoning together on delicate issues can lead to a solution that takes into account everyone's needs. This is the solution sought by international law, which is based on the customs of relationships between different subjects that seek a contractual solution. The evolution of international law is based on the conviction that reasoning together can lead to a peaceful, contractual solution.

The author believes that starting again from the method of speaking is necessary. They propose the language of things, which includes everything that is part of a problem and puts it on the table, offering it to intelligences to solve differently than through a clash. This method can be implemented if the language used is the same, not in the sense of a national language, but of the language of things.

It is important to note that wars have broken out and battles have flared up without first manifesting verbal violence or unusual language in politics or diplomacy. However, the exercise of harshness and violence is a behaviour that is incomprehensible and anticipates conflict. Understanding is crucial to determining behaviour, as an incomprehensible behaviour can anticipate conflict.

In conclusion, language is not just a mere utilitarian tool, but rather a powerful means of communication that can shape perceptions and interpretations. It is a tool that diplomats and international lawmakers must wield with care and consideration, for it has the power to bring people together or drive them apart.

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