Everywhere: No place in the community of nations for a terrorist state

Traditionally, international diplomacy was conducted with a semblance of integrity, logic, truthfulness and sincerity. Diplomatic discussions and other interactions between and among nations was conducted in a formal, serious, thoughtful manner.

Even when diplomatic treachery was the goal, a facade of adhering to these qualities was attempted.

News and other media reporting on the affairs of nations, historically also followed these professional characteristics to a large extent.

More often than not, critical-issue diplomacy, such as negotiations involving military and security issues were don...