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Tag: Honours system

  • Calling Cards

    Calling Cards in Diplomatic LawCalls and Calling CardsCalling has largely disappeared from private life, but it is a practice which is still useful in a diplomatic community where the early establishment of extensive contacts is a must. Soon after a diplomat’s arriv…

  • Breaking Relations

    Breaking Relations in Diplomatic LawThe formal act of severing diplomatic relations with another state to underscore disapproval of its actions or policies. It is generally an unwise step, because when relations between states are most strained is when the maintai…