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name: diplomat
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'diplomat' (also: envoy, diplomatic agent, UN diplomat, diplomatic service officer, foreign service officer, her majesty's diplomat). Use when the user asks for typical diplomat work such as: typical diplomat responsibilities"
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# Diplomat

Diplomats represent their home nation and government in international organisations. They negotiate with the organisation's officials to ensure the home nation's interests are protected, as well as facilitate productive and friendly communication between the home nation and the international organisation.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.
- See [references/ai-skills.md](references/ai-skills.md) — matched external AI agent skills (per-source attribution).

## Key competences (essential)

- apply diplomatic crisis management
- apply diplomatic principles
- assess risk factors
- build international relations
- coordinate government activities in foreign institutions
- create solutions to problems
- develop international cooperation strategies
- diplomatic principles
- establish collaborative relations
- foreign affairs
- foreign languages for international careers
- government representation
- maintain relationships with government agencies
- make diplomatic decisions
- observe new developments in foreign countries

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/1fb92021-9576-4c85-8759-f6918e9f0ad4), O*NET 30.3 (11-9199.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*