How the Ottoman Empire Shaped Modern European Diplomacy

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Ottoman Empire's profound influence on the development of modern European diplomacy and statecraft. They discuss how the Ottomans pioneered permanent embassies, diplomatic immunity, and international treaties, challenging the Eurocentric narrative of diplomatic history. The conversation covers the establishment of the first Ottoman embassy in Paris in 1721 under Yirmisekiz Mehmed Çelebi, the impact of the Treaty of Karlowitz (1699) on diplomatic norms, and the Ottoman role in shaping balance-of-power politics in Europe. Lucas explains how the Sublime Porte's diplomatic practices, including the use of dragomans and the concept of 'capitulations,' influenced European states. The episode also touches on the legacy of Ottoman diplomacy in modern institutions like the United Nations and the European Union. Specific figures mentioned include Ahmed III, Nevşehirli Damat İbrahim Paşa, and Mustafa Reşid Pasha, a key figure in the Tanzimat reforms who served as ambassador to Paris and London. #OttomanDiplomacy #TreatyOfKarlowitz #YirmisekizMehmedCelebi #SublimePorte #Capitulations #BalanceOfPower #AhmedIII #NevsehirliDamatIbrahimPasa #MustafaResidPasha #Tanzimat #EuropeanDiplomacy #Dragoman #PeaceOfWestphalia #DiplomaticImmunity #History #FexingoHistory #OttomanEmpire #ModernEurope Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo