The Concept of Diplomacy and the History of its Development, Ancient East Diplomacy

Abstract

It is known from ancient times that with the emergence of the first states and governments tried to establish economic and political cooperation with each other. Due to these ties, the exchange of cultures and trade have developed. Of course, embassy relations and diplomacy played an important role in this. As ambassadors, the ambassadors sought to negotiate mutually beneficial agreements and decisions with another state. The development of diplomatic relations has made it possible to resolve civil wars peacefully and through negotiations. Ancient Eastern diplomacy is a clear example of this. The countries of the ancient East, Egypt, Babylon, Assyria and the Hittites, were in constant contact with each other and cooperated in trade and political matters.