My understanding of diplomacy today

In the beginning of the module I was not really attracted to the module. However afterwards I found it very interesting. I thought that diplomacy is negotiations only however diplomacy itself is an art its not only based on the negotiations but its an art of conducting relationships for gain without conflict.
Its methods include secrecy where secret negotiations takes place one of the main goal of the diplomacy is to further the interests of the state as dictated by history, geography and economics. Preserving widest possible freedom of action for the state as well as integrity and security. Diplomacy basically seeks to to maximise national advantage without using coercion force. In the sphere of Diplomacy Embassies and NGO's play a significant role and has substantial impacts. Representation of NGO's and the way they influence important aspects in our everyday life. Embassies have huge impact basically their job and main goal is to have a good relationship with other countries and try to get full advantage for their country. I have also understood that it is very essential to have a good effective diplomacy. I also learned that new Diplomacy still has certain concepts from old Diplomacy.
Furthermore Non-governmental organisations are components of civil society. The are active in open societies and they cover a broad spectrum of human activity. NGO's affect the diplomatic process when they succeed in rallying public support.
Another significant aspect in diplomacy is propaganda especially in public diplomacy. Propoganda is the manipulation of public opinion through the mass media newspaper and radio also banners on the streets on buses. But bilateral diplomacy between two states is done via embassy. For example in French system embassy diplomacy secrecy means keeping either the fact or the content of the negotiations secret. Ambassadors have to have full representative character.