International relations source Flashcards
(14 cards)
What is the primary role of the perfect ambassador according to Gentili?
To accomplish efficiently the business and duties assigned to him or recognized as necessary.
What should an ambassador recognize to avoid assuming the wrong role?
To which class of ambassador he belongs.
What customs should an ambassador comply with?
The conventionalities and customs of the office he has assumed.
Why is it important for an ambassador to know the rights of embassy?
To have them ready for immediate application and to guard their sanctity.
What should the equipment and suite of an ambassador reflect?
A splendor commensurate with the dignity of him who has sent him.
What influence does rank have on an ambassador’s effectiveness?
Rank is a ‘bland conciliator’ and should have significant influence.
What two qualities must an ambassador combine, and why is it difficult?
Affability and dignity; they are widely separated qualities.
What happens if an ambassador lacks affability?
He tends to isolate himself, as he is no longer among his own people.
What type of speaking style should an ambassador adopt?
Philosophical rather than rhetorical.
In what language should an ambassador communicate?
In the native tongue of the person he is addressing.
What types of knowledge should an ambassador possess?
- History of all kinds
- Civil law
- Sound philosophy
What is the highest kind of loyalty an ambassador must exhibit?
Loyalty to his principal function.
What is a crucial duty of the ambassador regarding his message?
To explain his message and support it by arguments.
What three qualities are required in an ambassador?
- Bravery
- Temperance
- Prudence
