... international relations with the independence of former colonies and the proliferation of international organizations, diplomacy could no longer be confined to Europe. New diplomacy has thus gained a more global focus. The Eurocentric nature of classical diplomacy meant that there was no concept of equality between states and sovereignty on the international stage. The great European powers, regarded ... is facing strains from many sources, bringing up the question of whether it is declining, and therefore dispensable to the international community. Improved technology and communication, ...

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