LANGUAGE AS A TOOL OF POWER IN DIPLOMATIC DISCOURSE: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL COMMUNICATION

Аннотация

This article examines how language functions as a powerful tool in diplomatic discourse and international political communication. Diplomatic language is not a neutral medium but a strategic instrument used to construct authority, legitimize actions, and influence global perceptions. Through critical discourse analysis, the study explores how power relations, ideology, and persuasion are embedded in diplomatic texts and speeches. The article highlights how linguistic choices shape political realities, reinforce dominance, and manage international relationships. Understanding diplomatic language as a form of power provides deeper insight into contemporary international communication and global politics