Diplomatology

/ˌdɪpləməˈtɑːlədʒi/ noun

Definition

The academic study of diplomacy, its history, methods, and principles.

Etymology

From 'diplomat' + Greek '-logia' (study or science of). A scholarly term created in the 20th century to formalize the academic discipline of studying diplomatic relations and practices.

Kelly Says

Just like we study biology and geology, 'diplomatology' is the science of understanding how countries talk to each other—and it turns out there are actual rules and patterns to negotiations!

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