diplomatic service

diplomatic service, organized body of agents maintained by governments to communicate with one another.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Recent Developments
• Diplomatic Relations
• Diplomatic Immunity
• Diplomatic Service of the United States
• The Members of the Service
• Origins
• Bibliography

The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright © 2024, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved.

See more Encyclopedia articles on: International Affairs: Diplomacy