In international relations, defence diplomacy (also known as military diplomacy[1]), refers to the pursuit of foreign policy objectives through the peaceful employment of defence resources and capabilities.

The main goal of defence diplomacy is the co-formation and implementation of the state security policy, and its task - to create stable, long-term international relations in the field of defence.

2018年9月22日 · Defense diplomacy aims to realize defense cooperation to reduce armed conflicts between countries, eliminate hostilities, and build and maintain world stability.

2023年4月30日 · Defense diplomacy brings changes in the form of building cooperation, reducing tensions, improving defense capabilities, and promoting human rights principles and international law.

Defence diplomacy, namely the practice of military and defence officials engaging their overseas counterparts, is increasingly regarded as a vital way to achieve these aims. Given the importance of this topic, a special Centre of Gravity paper has been created to explore the issue and help guide policymakers.

2013年3月1日 · Defence diplomacy’s origins lie in the classic military diplomacy extant since ancient times and revived in the Napoleonic era. Its evolution, until the end of the Cold War, witnessed no major changes, being focused on military relations, and thus limited to …

2012年5月3日 · Today defence diplomacy should aim to minimise hostility, build and maintain trust and assist in the development of democratically accountable armed forces and military strategies. Conflict prevention and resolution can be enhanced by the domestic and international consent which can arise from greater and more effective engagement.

2019年11月9日 · The idea of defense diplomacy in its contemporary meaning emerged during the 1990s and suggests the use of military channels—or of experts in defense issues—to help build a climate of trust, and convergence.

2025年3月15日 · Defence diplomacy refers to the use of diplomatic tools and strategies by a country’s military and defence establishments to achieve foreign policy goals. It involves engaging with other countries and international organisations on issues related to defence, security, and military cooperation.

Defence diplomacy in the last few decades has developed as a significant tool in the global political platform for statesmen to create better ties between allies and stand as a formidable opponent. This paper clarifies what defence diplomacy is, and what it means for modern International relations.