Glossary · Informal Diplomacy
Informal Diplomacy
Diplomatic engagement conducted outside, or alongside, formal protocols without necessarily being unauthorized.
Term type · ChannelTypes of Diplomacy
Context
May involve exploratory conversations, discreet facilitators and flexible meetings.
Why it matters for foreign affairs
It can test options before official commitments are made.
Where it appears in practice
- Norway facilitated confidential Israeli–Palestinian contacts during the Oslo process. Source
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