Diplomacy and propaganda. History, definition and practice

Abstract

The aim of this work is to compare the current meaning of the concepts of “diplomacy” and “propaganda” with their original definitions, as well as to contrast the historical moment in which they emerged with their practical application. To this end, the
note is divided into two sections. The first one outlines the contemporary definition of “diplomacy” and contrasts it with its origins in the Roman Empire. It also highlights that its practice dates back to the first center of civilization in the Near East, as well as
other ancient civilizations around the world. The second section starts from the contemporary definition of “propaganda” in order to trace its possible original meaning, which is not as clearly defined as those of “diplomacy”. Finally, it is noted that the ancient Greeks used propaganda as a tool of the foreign policy of the city-States.