Termination of diplomatic relations: historical, legal and political perspectives.

Abstract

This dissertation analyzes the importance of diplomacy and the possible causes that can lead to the termination of diplomatic relations among states. The purpose of it is to present these reasons of termination as well as to prove that there are also other means of communication and cooperation even without diplomatic ties. Diplomacy is the oldest means of communication, mediation as well as a way for resolving conflicts among states. Throughout this thesis, the origins, the legal basis, the conventions, the political perspectives and the necessity of the diplomacy, either directly or indirectly used, are analyzed in detail, following the qualitative methodology. This paper tries to reply to research questions about the reasons that lead to breach of diplomatic relations, the consequences that are caused, the ways through which communication is eventually achieved and finally what is the real importance of diplomacy.