A REVIEW OF DIPLOMACY IN THE ERA OF INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION AND COLONIALISM: IMPLICATIONS FOR AFRICA

Abstract

The first embassies were founded in the 13th century, and early modern diplomacy in Europe is frequently credited to the Northern Italian powers during the early Renaissance. This study seeks to review Diplomacy in the Era of Industrial Revolution and Colonialism as well as the implications for African states. The data for this study were collected from secondary sources such textbooks, journal articles and internet sources while content analysis was used to analysed data collected. The study is situated within the context of conflict theory. This study argues that the diplomatic relations between European powers during the era of Industrial Revolution and Colonialism was designed to favour the former while the later continue to suffer from exploitation and subjugation from the former. This study further argues that African nations during colonial era do not have control over their resources let alone the pattern of diplomatic relations between Africa and their colonial masters which has consequences on contemporary relations with modern African states.