A Comparative Analysis of Languages in the Area of International Relations

Abstract

Abstract. The current study is aimed at the international languages’ detailed examining and comparative analysis in the area of International relations and diplomacy in chronological order. It has proved that in language analysis, there are many variables that must be taken into the deep account; the most principal ones are the homogenous or heterogeneous population structure, cultural heritage of the state, and culture of language learnt, different techniques and strategies in learning situations. The study highlights the fact that international relations appeared in the X – IX centuries BC and developed quite a long time and dynamically; their rapid development reason was the need for food and slave trade. Subsequently, diplomacy became a tool for resolving conflicts peacefully. International relations began in Greece and Rome; thus, the first language for conducting negotiations was Latin, however, we must admit that a language itself was often the cause of misunderstandings and conflicts. At one point it was replaced by French due to Napoleon’s vast lands seizure and later by English after the Paris Peace Conference, at which English and French were equalized. The UN meeting has approved several international languages – English, French, Spanish, Russian, and Chinese, but they are considered to be only international ones. Undoubtedly, diplomatic language is a great art of speaking, writing, and resolving some problems at issue. Comparing the number of people and language importance, we may conclude that native speakers do not make the language international. Easiness to learn and similarity to other languages are the distinguishing features required to become international. 

It’s worth noting that the language learning simplicity as well as the speakers’ mentality does not affect the language social significance directly.

There has been turned out that the global map of language influence has a hierarchical structure: the central axis of communications (hub) – English, surrounded by second-order hubs: German, French, Spanish, Russian and Portuguese. It is believed that the oldest written treaty was a treaty concluded in 1296 BC between Pharaoh Ramses II and King Hatgushil III. The current study has determined communication and international relations as common denominators and reached the conclusion that diplomatic language is characterized not only by the fact of description accuracy, an in-depth analysis of government policy and actions, but also precise and concise wording.