Critical Analysis of 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations

Nwaokonko, Uchechukwu (2022) Critical Analysis of 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. Modern Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 7. pp. 43-55. ISSN 2795-4846

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Abstract

The paper critically analyzed the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations in the light of how it has affected the nature of relations amongst States in the international system today. The work basically focused on exploring the articles of the 1961 Vienna Convention with the objectives of finding the strengths, weaknesses, the extent of abuse, response of the United Nations to its abuses, and solutions to make it more meaningful to diplomatic relations amongst States. This work applied Realism theory as it is based on rationality and state-centrism. Hence, what is referred to as diplomatic relations hover around the protection of the interests of a State in relation to other States in the international system. It is the finding of this work that the poor application and interpretation of the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations has always caused some conflicts that necessarily demand some befitting solutions. Consequently, this study recommended the employment of diplomats based at all times on merit for us to avoid the pitfall of novices or ill-trained personnel going to disgrace countries abroad; well-balanced and equitable enforcement of the Vienna Conventions in the interest of maintenance of cordial diplomatic relations in the international community; ensuring that diplomats that contravene the conducts stipulated for them by the Convention should be decisively dealt with to deter others; countries that use their embassies in other countries as sources of espionage and other nefarious practices should be punished; there is the need for periodic appraisal of the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations to make it be responsive of any emerging issues in diplomatic relations; and the United Nations should show more commitment and ensure that the 1981 Vienna Convention Diplomatic Relations stipulations are enforced on all States for global peace and security.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	J Political Science > JA Political science (General)
Divisions:	Postgraduate > Master's of Islamic Education
Depositing User:	Journal Editor
Date Deposited:	03 Nov 2022 04:56
Last Modified:	03 Nov 2022 04:56
URI:	http://eprints.umsida.ac.id/id/eprint/10486

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