While the perceived functions of diplomacy have changed little, the nature of diplomacy has evolved over time and is viewed in two distinct periods - classical and new diplomacy. ... The nature of classical diplomacy was Eurocentric - international affairs were centered on Europe and European powers held the prime responsibility for diplomatic activity. ... The Eurocentric nature of classical diplomacy meant that there was no concept of equality between states and sovereignty on the international stage. ... It advocates open diplomacy and open treaties to decrease suspicion between states...

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Introduction The fundamental reason for colonization is to take the assets, both nature and human, of the possessed regions to upgrade and fortify the vanquishers. ... Civilization Development Humans have been on the Earth for more than a million years, but civilization - life in cities - has come about only in the last 5,000. Through history civilizations have rose and fell, carved out of nature, dependent on nature, in the end nature took them back. ...

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As a result, the nature of the relationship between advanced economies and emerging ones has evolved, and emerging and developing countries have created stronger ties among themselves. ... A perception is growing that educational systems in many countries could better respond to the needs of labor markets, help economies to avoid skills gaps, and ensure that adequately trained human capital is available to support business activity as well as to develop innovative capacity and entrepreneurship. ... The work carried out to date on these important aspects of human and economic development is des...

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