Bridges of Peace: Why Secure Embassies are Vital for Global Stability

This theory posits that diplomats cannot effectively represent their nation’s interests if they are constantly worried about being arrested, harassed, or spied upon by the local government of the country where they reside.The safety of these locations also preserves the historical tradition of "extraterritoriality," though modern law focuses more on "inviolability." Regardless of the terminology, the result is the same: the embassy is a pocket of land where the sending state's authority is respected and the host's jurisdiction is suspended.