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Chancery (diplomacy)

A chancery is the principal office that houses a diplomatic mission or an embassy.[1] This often includes the associated building and the site.[2] The building can house one or several different nations' missions. The term derives from chancery or chancellery, the office of a chancellor. Some nations title the head of foreign affairs a chancellor, and 'chancery' eventually became a common referent to the main building of an embassy.

Chancery of the United States Embassy, Manila.
An example of a chancery hosting multiple embassies: Nordic Embassies in Berlin, Germany.

The building of a chancery is often erroneously referred to as an embassy. The term technically refers to the ambassador's residence and not their office. Among diplomats the terms "embassy residence" and "embassy office" is used to distinguish between the ambassador's residence and the chancery.[1] In some cases, an ambassador's residence and the business office is located in the same building.[3]

There is evidence of the existence of chanceries throughout history, playing a key role in the facilitation of diplomacy and bilateralism.[4] Chanceries have persisted into the modern age and still play a key role in the formation of foreign relations and maintenance of diplomacy.[5] The function of a chancery includes facilitating communication between sovereign states, upholding foreign policy, opening cultural connections and exchange as well as many other functions.[5] Chanceries also have other uses which include providing diplomatic asylum to those seeking it as seen in the cases of Julian Assange and Chen Guangcheng.[6]

Chanceries are said to be the interaction of diplomacy and architecture with the design of buildings heavily thought-upon.[7] The characteristics of a chancery building, and its location is well-considered in order to achieve national interests. From the exterior appearance to interior design, each play a role in the diplomacy that takes place within its walls. The features of a chancery are also crucial in ensuring that it can withstand attacks and keep its occupants safe and secure.[8] Many precautions are taken to keep the chancery secure.

When countries do not have a diplomatic relationship, and no chancery is established, there is often a disguised embassy in another country instead.[9] This is also known as a de facto embassy.

A large establishment of chanceries is the International Chancery Center (ICC) which is the first of its kind. This establishment is 47 acres of land in North-West Washington, D.C., US which is specifically allocated for chanceries.

Establishing a chancery edit

 
Collection of chanceries in Canberra, Australia.

In order to establish a chancery, the host country must first be informed then approve of requests.[10] Then, once requests are approved, a block of land is allocated and building the chancery commences. Sovereign states follow the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (VCDR), an international treaty which guides international and diplomatic relations, in establishing chanceries and foreign missions.[10] It is primarily believed that the land which the chanceries sit upon belongs to the guest country although this is wrong. This concept is called extraterritoriality which applies to certain situations where there is an exemption from the host country's laws.[11] While chanceries are not fully exempt from the laws of the host country, the VCDR allows them only some exemptions and protections.[11] A protection included is that diplomats are able to freely conduct their business without having to be subjected to local laws. This varies from situation to situation and some host countries may negotiate with the guest country on what they will and will not allow.

Characteristics of a chancery edit

 
Irish Chancery in Canberra, Australia. Exterior design based on traditional Irish cottage

A chancery's characteristics are important in the functions of a chancery. The way the chancery is designed and built has a large impact in the thoughts they evoke. There is a lot of consideration that goes into the interior and exterior appearance of a chancery. Since the goals of chanceries are often to facilitate diplomatic relations between the host nation and guest, artefacts which symbolise their relationship can often be used to decorate the chancery.[3] This includes paintings, murals and sculptures.

The design of a chancery and its structure is also dependent on the way the nation wants to be perceived.[12] The chancery is a representation of a nation, therefore must be designed and carefully curated to align with the state image. Some nation's chanceries have a uniform design that is used for their chanceries located around the world. An example of this can be seen in the interior design of French Chanceries in Brazil, Morocco and the US.[12] Their chanceries, designed by Guillermo Jullian de la Fuente, all contain courtyards which allows for more open space and less restrictive diplomatic activities. Another example of the importance of the design of a chancery can be seen in the Embassy of Ireland in Australia. While an embassy was established in Canberra, Australia in1946, the current chancery was built in 1980.[13] The modern design was based on traditional cottage homes found in Ireland. Characteristics of this include white walls and slate roofs. In using the style of traditional Irish cottages, Ireland has chosen this to represent its nation in Australia.

 
2019 attack on United States Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq

Due to the political importance of chanceries and its propensity for attacks, they must be secure. The 21st century has seen many attacks on chanceries and diplomatic missions making it vital for the premises to keep its occupants safe.[14] Countries have been forced to ensure that their chanceries are fortified enough to withstand a range of attacks. US embassies in the Middle East and North African region have built stronger and higher fences in an effort to eradicate any vulnerability.[8]

Roles of a chancery edit

A chancery has many roles. While it primarily acts as a venue for facilitating diplomatic relations, it is also a place with other functions which are vital to international relations and foreign affairs.

Chanceries as a place of refuge edit

 
Julian Assange in Embassy of Ecuador in London, UK

When seeking asylum, people are able to do this in chanceries. There are many legal debates on whether embassies or consulates are obligated to grant asylum,[15] although according to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), Article 14 states that "everyone has a right to seek and enjoy in other countries asylum from persecution".[16] There have been many cases of asylum seekers being granted refuge. A notable example is Julian Assange, who sought refuge in the Embassy of Ecuador located in London, UK.[17] Assange was charged with sexual assault in Sweden and was due to be extradited. Assange's bid for asylum came following concerns on his role in the leaking of many official documents from the United States. There were also fears of Sweden sending Assange to the United States where he would be persecuted. Assange's stay in the chancery meant protection from the Ecuadorian Government, who took his security seriously. A security organisation hired by the Ecuadorian Government monitored British police who guarded the premises or any person that entered the Ecuadorian Embassy.[18] Another notable example is Chinese civil rights activist Chen Guangcheng, who sought refuge following his escape from house arrest at the United States embassy in Beijing, China.[6] The blind civil rights activist feared persecution from China following his criticism of the Chinese Communist Party and its one-child policy.[19] After negotiations with the US government, Chen and his family were granted asylum there and were able to migrate there despite China's vexation with the U.S.'s actions.

Attacks on chanceries edit

As mentioned previously, the political importance and prominence of chanceries means that it has a great propensity for attacks, particularly those of a terrorist nature.[8] There have been many notable attacks which have changed the way in which diplomacy is practiced in chanceries in other countries.

1998 attack on Embassy of United States in Nairobi, Kenya edit

A prominent terrorist attack on United States Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya occurred in August 1998.[20] A truck was blown up in the premises, killing approximately 200 people and injuring another 5000 people.[21] Following the attacks, there were debates on who was to blame for the occurring of the attack with many Kenyans suing the US.[20] Many speculated that the US knew of the incoming attacks, claiming that they had intelligence which showed an impending terrorist attack on the US Embassy. The US alleged that the onus was placed on the Kenyan guards and local security. This led to questions on who was responsible on the security of the chancery and thus all chanceries established.

International Chancery Center (ICC) edit

The International Chancery Center (ICC) is a space of land which is allocated for the establishments of chanceries. It was first established in the beginning of the 1960s under the International Chancery Act which was passed in Congress.[22] US diplomat William Crockett was the first to devise the plan for the ICC. It is currently 47 acres long and houses diplomatic properties such as foreign missions located North West of Washington D.C. The allocations for chanceries can be leased to countries who wish to establish a foreign mission in the United States. The ICC was established in order to address concerns with the lack of allocated land for diplomatic missions.[23] This area is notable for its scenery and accommodates a number of chanceries from various countries including China, Morocco and many more. The ICC does not just have chanceries and embassies, it can also house headquarters for international organisations.[23]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Glossary of Diplomatic Terms". eDiplomat. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
  2. ^ "What is a Foreign Mission /Chancery?". U.S. Department of State. Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
  3. ^ a b De Maeyer, Bram; Floré, Fredie; Morel, Anne-Françoise (2021). "Architecture as Diplomatic Instrument? The Multi-Layered Meaning of the Belgian Embassy in New Delhi (1947–83)". Architectural Histories. 9 (1). doi:10.5334/ah.496. ISSN 2050-5833. S2CID 241630910.
  4. ^ Black, J (2010). A History of Diplomacy. London, UK: Reaktion Books.
  5. ^ a b "A diplomatic necessity: Why embassies persist in the digital age". www.lowyinstitute.org. Retrieved 2022-05-13.
  6. ^ a b Den Heijer, Maarten (2013-05-03). "Diplomatic Asylum and the Assange Case". Leiden Journal of International Law. 26 (2): 399–425. doi:10.1017/s0922156513000095. ISSN 0922-1565. S2CID 232390183.
  7. ^ Loeffler, J. (1998). Architecture of Diplomacy: Building America's Embassies. New York, NY: Princeton Architectural Press.
  8. ^ a b c Zoet, Z (2017). "Identification of explanatory variables pertaining to attack intensity on US embassies in countries in the Middle East and North Africa". Applied Geography. 83: 27–36. doi:10.1016/j.apgeog.2017.03.005.
  9. ^ Berridge, G (2015). Diplomacy. London, UK: Palgrave Macmillan. pp. 229–240.
  10. ^ a b Australia. Australian Government response to the Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories report : an estate for the future : the allocation of land to diplomatic missions in the ACT. OCLC 886804531.
  11. ^ a b "Laws and Rules Regarding Extraterritoriality". Retrieved 2022-05-27.
  12. ^ a b Fracalossi, Igor (September 2018). "Three embassies, one courtyard: formal play in the work of Guillermo Jullian de la Fuente". Architectural Research Quarterly. 22 (3): 225–240. doi:10.1017/s1359135518000453. ISSN 1359-1355. S2CID 116251652.
  13. ^ "The Embassy's History - Department of Foreign Affairs". www.dfa.ie. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
  14. ^ "Introduction. What Is Diplomatic Security?", Diplomatic Security, Stanford University Press, pp. 1–10, 2020-12-31, doi:10.1515/9781503608986-001, hdl:1887/3282034, ISBN 9781503608986, S2CID 242353462, retrieved 2022-05-27
  15. ^ Ogg, K. (2014-11-07). "Protection Closer to Home? A Legal Case for Claiming Asylum at Embassies and Consulates". Refugee Survey Quarterly. 33 (4): 81–113. doi:10.1093/rsq/hdu014. ISSN 1020-4067.
  16. ^ Nations, United. "Universal Declaration of Human Rights". United Nations. Retrieved 2022-05-26.
  17. ^ Kusriyati, Atik (2013-04-01). "Ecuador's Decision to Grant Asylum to Julian Assange : The Manifestation of Human Security?". Indonesian Journal of International Law. 10 (3). doi:10.17304/ijil.vol10.3.366. ISSN 2356-5527. S2CID 244644174.
  18. ^ "How Julian Assange became an unwelcome guest in Ecuador's embassy". the Guardian. 2018-05-15. Retrieved 2022-05-26.
  19. ^ Memmott, Mark (2012-04-27). "Blind Activist Flees House Arrest In China". NPR. Retrieved 2022-05-27.
  20. ^ a b Murphy, S (2004). "US immunity from Suit under FTCA regarding Security Measures at Nairobi Embassy". The American Journal of International Law. 98 (1): 169–171. doi:10.2307/3139266. JSTOR 3139266. S2CID 229169280.
  21. ^ Njenga, F; Nicholls, P.J.; Nyamai, C; Kigamwa, P; Davidson, J (2004). "Post-traumatic stress after terrorist attack: psychological reactions following the US embassy bombing in Nairobi". Naturalistic Study. 185: 328–333.
  22. ^ "International Chancery Center". United States Department of State. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  23. ^ a b "The International Chancery Center – the First Foreign Mission Enclave". www.ncpc.gov. Retrieved 2022-03-31.

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A chancery is the principal office that houses a diplomatic mission or an embassy 1 This often includes the associated building and the site 2 The building can house one or several different nations missions The term derives from chancery or chancellery the office of a chancellor Some nations title the head of foreign affairs a chancellor and chancery eventually became a common referent to the main building of an embassy Chancery of the United States Embassy Manila An example of a chancery hosting multiple embassies Nordic Embassies in Berlin Germany The building of a chancery is often erroneously referred to as an embassy The term technically refers to the ambassador s residence and not their office Among diplomats the terms embassy residence and embassy office is used to distinguish between the ambassador s residence and the chancery 1 In some cases an ambassador s residence and the business office is located in the same building 3 There is evidence of the existence of chanceries throughout history playing a key role in the facilitation of diplomacy and bilateralism 4 Chanceries have persisted into the modern age and still play a key role in the formation of foreign relations and maintenance of diplomacy 5 The function of a chancery includes facilitating communication between sovereign states upholding foreign policy opening cultural connections and exchange as well as many other functions 5 Chanceries also have other uses which include providing diplomatic asylum to those seeking it as seen in the cases of Julian Assange and Chen Guangcheng 6 Chanceries are said to be the interaction of diplomacy and architecture with the design of buildings heavily thought upon 7 The characteristics of a chancery building and its location is well considered in order to achieve national interests From the exterior appearance to interior design each play a role in the diplomacy that takes place within its walls The features of a chancery are also crucial in ensuring that it can withstand attacks and keep its occupants safe and secure 8 Many precautions are taken to keep the chancery secure When countries do not have a diplomatic relationship and no chancery is established there is often a disguised embassy in another country instead 9 This is also known as a de facto embassy A large establishment of chanceries is the International Chancery Center ICC which is the first of its kind This establishment is 47 acres of land in North West Washington D C US which is specifically allocated for chanceries Contents 1 Establishing a chancery 2 Characteristics of a chancery 3 Roles of a chancery 3 1 Chanceries as a place of refuge 4 Attacks on chanceries 4 1 1998 attack on Embassy of United States in Nairobi Kenya 5 International Chancery Center ICC 6 See also 7 ReferencesEstablishing a chancery edit nbsp Collection of chanceries in Canberra Australia In order to establish a chancery the host country must first be informed then approve of requests 10 Then once requests are approved a block of land is allocated and building the chancery commences Sovereign states follow the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations VCDR an international treaty which guides international and diplomatic relations in establishing chanceries and foreign missions 10 It is primarily believed that the land which the chanceries sit upon belongs to the guest country although this is wrong This concept is called extraterritoriality which applies to certain situations where there is an exemption from the host country s laws 11 While chanceries are not fully exempt from the laws of the host country the VCDR allows them only some exemptions and protections 11 A protection included is that diplomats are able to freely conduct their business without having to be subjected to local laws This varies from situation to situation and some host countries may negotiate with the guest country on what they will and will not allow Characteristics of a chancery edit nbsp Irish Chancery in Canberra Australia Exterior design based on traditional Irish cottageA chancery s characteristics are important in the functions of a chancery The way the chancery is designed and built has a large impact in the thoughts they evoke There is a lot of consideration that goes into the interior and exterior appearance of a chancery Since the goals of chanceries are often to facilitate diplomatic relations between the host nation and guest artefacts which symbolise their relationship can often be used to decorate the chancery 3 This includes paintings murals and sculptures The design of a chancery and its structure is also dependent on the way the nation wants to be perceived 12 The chancery is a representation of a nation therefore must be designed and carefully curated to align with the state image Some nation s chanceries have a uniform design that is used for their chanceries located around the world An example of this can be seen in the interior design of French Chanceries in Brazil Morocco and the US 12 Their chanceries designed by Guillermo Jullian de la Fuente all contain courtyards which allows for more open space and less restrictive diplomatic activities Another example of the importance of the design of a chancery can be seen in the Embassy of Ireland in Australia While an embassy was established in Canberra Australia in1946 the current chancery was built in 1980 13 The modern design was based on traditional cottage homes found in Ireland Characteristics of this include white walls and slate roofs In using the style of traditional Irish cottages Ireland has chosen this to represent its nation in Australia nbsp 2019 attack on United States Embassy in Baghdad IraqDue to the political importance of chanceries and its propensity for attacks they must be secure The 21st century has seen many attacks on chanceries and diplomatic missions making it vital for the premises to keep its occupants safe 14 Countries have been forced to ensure that their chanceries are fortified enough to withstand a range of attacks US embassies in the Middle East and North African region have built stronger and higher fences in an effort to eradicate any vulnerability 8 Roles of a chancery editA chancery has many roles While it primarily acts as a venue for facilitating diplomatic relations it is also a place with other functions which are vital to international relations and foreign affairs Chanceries as a place of refuge edit nbsp Julian Assange in Embassy of Ecuador in London UKWhen seeking asylum people are able to do this in chanceries There are many legal debates on whether embassies or consulates are obligated to grant asylum 15 although according to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights UDHR Article 14 states that everyone has a right to seek and enjoy in other countries asylum from persecution 16 There have been many cases of asylum seekers being granted refuge A notable example is Julian Assange who sought refuge in the Embassy of Ecuador located in London UK 17 Assange was charged with sexual assault in Sweden and was due to be extradited Assange s bid for asylum came following concerns on his role in the leaking of many official documents from the United States There were also fears of Sweden sending Assange to the United States where he would be persecuted Assange s stay in the chancery meant protection from the Ecuadorian Government who took his security seriously A security organisation hired by the Ecuadorian Government monitored British police who guarded the premises or any person that entered the Ecuadorian Embassy 18 Another notable example is Chinese civil rights activist Chen Guangcheng who sought refuge following his escape from house arrest at the United States embassy in Beijing China 6 The blind civil rights activist feared persecution from China following his criticism of the Chinese Communist Party and its one child policy 19 After negotiations with the US government Chen and his family were granted asylum there and were able to migrate there despite China s vexation with the U S s actions Attacks on chanceries editAs mentioned previously the political importance and prominence of chanceries means that it has a great propensity for attacks particularly those of a terrorist nature 8 There have been many notable attacks which have changed the way in which diplomacy is practiced in chanceries in other countries 1998 attack on Embassy of United States in Nairobi Kenya edit A prominent terrorist attack on United States Embassy in Nairobi Kenya occurred in August 1998 20 A truck was blown up in the premises killing approximately 200 people and injuring another 5000 people 21 Following the attacks there were debates on who was to blame for the occurring of the attack with many Kenyans suing the US 20 Many speculated that the US knew of the incoming attacks claiming that they had intelligence which showed an impending terrorist attack on the US Embassy The US alleged that the onus was placed on the Kenyan guards and local security This led to questions on who was responsible on the security of the chancery and thus all chanceries established International Chancery Center ICC editThe International Chancery Center ICC is a space of land which is allocated for the establishments of chanceries It was first established in the beginning of the 1960s under the International Chancery Act which was passed in Congress 22 US diplomat William Crockett was the first to devise the plan for the ICC It is currently 47 acres long and houses diplomatic properties such as foreign missions located North West of Washington D C The allocations for chanceries can be leased to countries who wish to establish a foreign mission in the United States The ICC was established in order to address concerns with the lack of allocated land for diplomatic missions 23 This area is notable for its scenery and accommodates a number of chanceries from various countries including China Morocco and many more The ICC does not just have chanceries and embassies it can also house headquarters for international organisations 23 See also editDiplomatic mission Diplomacy Embassy Row List of people who took refuge in a diplomatic mission List of attacks on diplomatic missionsReferences edit a b Glossary of Diplomatic Terms eDiplomat Retrieved 22 September 2021 What is a Foreign Mission Chancery U S Department of State Office of Website Management Bureau of Public Affairs Retrieved 22 September 2021 a b De Maeyer Bram Flore Fredie Morel Anne Francoise 2021 Architecture as Diplomatic Instrument The Multi Layered Meaning of the Belgian Embassy in New Delhi 1947 83 Architectural Histories 9 1 doi 10 5334 ah 496 ISSN 2050 5833 S2CID 241630910 Black J 2010 A History of Diplomacy London UK Reaktion Books a b A diplomatic necessity Why embassies persist in the digital age www lowyinstitute org Retrieved 2022 05 13 a b Den Heijer Maarten 2013 05 03 Diplomatic Asylum and the Assange Case Leiden Journal of International Law 26 2 399 425 doi 10 1017 s0922156513000095 ISSN 0922 1565 S2CID 232390183 Loeffler J 1998 Architecture of Diplomacy Building America s Embassies New York NY Princeton Architectural Press a b c Zoet Z 2017 Identification of explanatory variables pertaining to attack intensity on US embassies in countries in the Middle East and North Africa Applied Geography 83 27 36 doi 10 1016 j apgeog 2017 03 005 Berridge G 2015 Diplomacy London UK Palgrave Macmillan pp 229 240 a b Australia Australian Government response to the Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories report an estate for the future the allocation of land to diplomatic missions in the ACT OCLC 886804531 a b Laws and Rules Regarding Extraterritoriality Retrieved 2022 05 27 a b Fracalossi Igor September 2018 Three embassies one courtyard formal play in the work of Guillermo Jullian de la Fuente Architectural Research Quarterly 22 3 225 240 doi 10 1017 s1359135518000453 ISSN 1359 1355 S2CID 116251652 The Embassy s History Department of Foreign Affairs www dfa ie Retrieved 2022 05 14 Introduction What Is Diplomatic Security Diplomatic Security Stanford University Press pp 1 10 2020 12 31 doi 10 1515 9781503608986 001 hdl 1887 3282034 ISBN 9781503608986 S2CID 242353462 retrieved 2022 05 27 Ogg K 2014 11 07 Protection Closer to Home A Legal Case for Claiming Asylum at Embassies and Consulates Refugee Survey Quarterly 33 4 81 113 doi 10 1093 rsq hdu014 ISSN 1020 4067 Nations United Universal Declaration of Human Rights United Nations Retrieved 2022 05 26 Kusriyati Atik 2013 04 01 Ecuador s Decision to Grant Asylum to Julian Assange The Manifestation of Human Security Indonesian Journal of International Law 10 3 doi 10 17304 ijil vol10 3 366 ISSN 2356 5527 S2CID 244644174 How Julian Assange became an unwelcome guest in Ecuador s embassy the Guardian 2018 05 15 Retrieved 2022 05 26 Memmott Mark 2012 04 27 Blind Activist Flees House Arrest In China NPR Retrieved 2022 05 27 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