Nowadays, in the era of the globalization process and the revolution in information and communication technologies, diplomacy has different types, approaches and practices. This paper aims to introduce the various practices of diplomacy by critical analysis of three articles, which are “Diplomacy as Negotiation and Mediation” by William Zartman, “Diplomacy and Intelligence” by Jennifer E. Sims and “The Study of International Mediation: Theoretical Issues and Empirical Evidence” by Jacob Bercovitch
When we think about prison, what are the first thoughts that come to mind? What is its role in society and what are its goals? Does it succeed in meeting them? For many people, the main role of prison is punishment. They want justice, for people to pay for their crimes. For others, prisons are meant to promote safety, by (usually temporarily) separating criminals for the rest of society. Some might believe that prison sentences are dissuasive. Or that, given time to think, prisoners might repent
before the 18th century – a time when public execution and corporal punishment were routine punishments, and torture was utilized in most criminal investigations. He notes that during that time, punishment was ritualistic and often targeted at the prisoner's body. Additionally, during the public executions, the audience was essential, seeing as public execution reinstated the power and supremacy of the king. However, Foucault contends that power is a strategy, or a game not
The authority and legitimacy of modern nation states has come under a severe challenge as a result of rising trends in terrorism. Confronted with one of the most brutal forms of violence, a suitable or adequate response to terrorism is still to be framed, even as a proper context of evaluation and a sufficient understanding of its causation and methodology remain elusive. The uniqueness of terrorism lies in its complex inner dimensions, its continuous and rapid adaptations, and its wide variations