PAPER ID: IJIM/Vol. 8 (VII) November 2023/50-55/9

AUTHOR: Abhishek Kumar Singh

TITLE: RECENT INDIA-CANADA TENSIONS AND THE APPLICATION OF VIENNA CONVENTIONS AND ADDITIONAL PROTOCOLS IN PROTECTING DIPLOMATS: A LEGAL AND DIPLOMATIC ANALYSIS

ABSTRACT: This article delves into the historical evolution of diplomatic relations, clarifying its distinction from contemporary international law. While Hugo Grotius is acknowledged as the Father of International Law, diplomatic relations’ significance lies in sovereign interactions. Diplomacy, a broader term, encapsulates the methods by which states negotiate, interact, and communicate, emphasizing equality. The pivotal role of diplomatic staff, guided by the Vienna Conventions, is explored. The metamorphosis of diplomats from historical notoriety to professionalism is outlined, with a focus on the mid-nineteenth-century resolution of semantic ambiguities. The article also analyzes the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, emphasizing diplomatic immunity and the role of permanent missions in international diplomacy.

 KEYWORDS: Hugo Grotius, diplomatic relations, Vienna Conventions, international law, diplomacy, diplomatic staff, mid-nineteenth century, diplomatic immunity, permanent missions.

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