Diplomacy, politics and wars – Dr. Abdullah bin Musa Al Tayer
Dr. Abdullah bin Musa Al Tayer
War is often an indicator or result of the failure of both diplomacy and politics, without overlooking other, lesser causes. When diplomatic communications collapse, and its channels fail to resolve disputes peacefully, because negotiation, for example, went poorly, or unrealistic demands hindered diplomatic efforts, diplomatic efforts are lost. The conflicting parties lose confidence in each other, and their belief in the effectiveness of diplomacy declines, creating an environment in which tensions rise, and the two parties or parties are more inclined and willing to resort to military force, and war becomes more Probability.
The failure of diplomacy usually results from a policy deficit. Nationalist or ideological conflicts that promote aggression, expansion, or conflict, political pressures toward war, and weak or incompetent leadership that exacerbate tensions and make it difficult to find peaceful solutions to international disputes all contribute to paralyzing diplomatic work and shutting down diplomatic work. It has outlets for peaceful settlements.
The absence of political will to provide a supportive cover for the diplomatic effort is not, in all cases, an arbitrary decision. Rather, fierce competition for resources or markets, regurgitation of historical grievances, and invoking ethnic or religious tensions that exacerbate divisions and intensify incitement to violence all work to restrict the will. political, and thus the failure of diplomacy.
Diplomacy is the art and practice of conducting negotiations between representatives of countries or parties, and it involves communication, persuasion and compromise to reach mutually acceptable solutions away from armed solutions.
Diplomacy employs the arts of negotiation, mediation, treaties and agreements, and international organizations, most notably the Security Council, which is concerned with imposing and maintaining peace and security in the world. On the other hand, politics is the process by which decisions are made at the level of states or parties, and it means exercising power through reviewing power dynamics, interests and ideologies, cohesive and supportive public opinion, and adopting policies that express political will and power.
Since the formation of the modern state and countries coming under the umbrella of the United Nations, diplomacy and politics have played decisive roles in every stage of the conflict. Preventive diplomacy undertakes efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully before they escalate into armed conflict, which may include negotiations, mediation, or confidence-building measures. Before the outbreak of armed conflict, governments weigh the political costs and benefits of going to war, taking into account public opinion, alliances, and potential economic consequences.
During war, negotiations on a ceasefire and peace are active, and even in the midst of violent fighting, diplomatic channels remain open to explore possibilities for ending hostilities.
The course of diplomacy and politics does not stop at the end of the war, but rather is concerned with drafting peace treaties and agreements. Diplomacy is necessary to establish an official end to the conflict, determine the terms of the post-war period, rebuild and promote reconciliation between former adversaries.
Diplomacy and politics are not separate from war, but rather an integral part of it, and successful resolution of conflicts often requires a combination of diplomatic efforts and political will, because the interaction between diplomacy and politics can influence the course and outcome of war. In principle, diplomacy seeks to find peaceful solutions, while politics provides the framework through which these solutions are pursued and implemented. Both are essential to prevent, manage and resolve conflicts.
