Demarche
Démarche
Concept in diplomatic relations
A démarche (/deɪˈmɑːrʃ/; from the French word whose literal meaning is "step"[1] or "solicitation"[2]) has come to refer either to:
- a line of action; move; countermove; maneuver, especially in diplomacy;[3][4] or
- a formal diplomatic representation (diplomatic correspondence) of the official position, views or wishes on a subject from one government to another government or intergovernmental organization.
The examples and perspective in this article deal primarily with the United States and do not represent a worldwide view of the subject. (December 2010) |
Diplomatic démarches are delivered to the appropriate official of a government or organization. Démarches generally seek to persuade, inform or gather information from a foreign government. Governments may also use a démarche to protest or object to actions by a foreign government. Informally, the word is sometimes used as a verb to describe making or receiving such correspondence.