"Peace and its opposite (i.e. war) depend on ambassadors, since it is they who make and break alliances." With this, the Laws of Manu, an ancient Hindu text, recognized the importance of diplomacy (through ambassadors/diplomats) as a builder of peace. Furthermore, they say that man is continually searching for so-called “peace”. Thus giving the idea that diplomacy emerged from man's inner desire with the aim of stimulating tranquility. For example, thanks to diplomatic tendencies, a further escalation of conflicts was prevented. Therefore, diplomacy is the reason why some countries can exist in harmony (Amacker, 2011). Furthermore, diplomacy is a mechanism to exemplify the state's highest interests and conduct negotiations to identify commonalities (Ameri, n.d.). Moreover, the intention to negotiate with others, to have better relationships, has always been uniform (Amacker, 2011). For this reason, diplomacy can be said to have evolved in response to mutually felt political needs (Langhorne, 1998). In conclusion, diplomacy espouses peace for different nations by fostering correlations between them, resolving disputes and, of course, sustaining existing relationships for the benefit of a nation. First, building relationships has always been effective in achieving peace. In Greek mythology, Hermes, the god of messengers, was considered by the other gods as an intermediary between the upper and lower worlds. This, in turn, helped Olympus establish a connection with Greece (Szykman, 1995). Returning to reality, needs and desires were the architects of the establishment of an association between nations. In the ancient world this caused numerous victims due to the fact...... middle of paper ......d). DIPLOMACY AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS. Retrieved from http://www.seeiia.freeservers.com/Diplomacy%20And%20International%20Relations.ht mAmacker, C. (2011). The functions of diplomacy. International Relations students. Retrieved from http://www.e-ir.info/2011/07/20/the-functions-of-diplomacy/Roberts, R.R. (2006). The evolution of diplomacy. Mediterranean Quarterly. Retrieved from http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/med/summary/v017/17.3roberts.htmlLanghorne, R. (1998). History and evolution of diplomacy. Diplo: Towards a more inclusive and effective diplomacy. Retrieved from http://www.diplomacy.edu/resources/general/history-and-evolution-diplomacyHolmes, H. A. (2009). The importance of maintaining diplomatic relations. World Politics Review. Retrieved from http://www.worldpoliticsreview.com/articles/4283/the-importance-of-maintaining-diplomatic-relations