Diplomacy

Diplomacy is one of the main features in this game allowing you to interact with other nations in some way.

How to access
To access diplomacy, click on the enemy, or ally country and click diplomacy which should be on the bottom right of your screen showing it's flag and info about that province. When you hit diplo it should appear on the left on the bottom of that tab is Diplomatic actions and from there is pretty simple, sometimes you will have a truce which if you scroll down you can check in diplomacy, many relations can also be checked by looking somewhere in diplomacy.

Offer Alliance
Offer a nation to commit a mutual defense-based alliance with you. AI's will usually reject this offer and only players will accept it most of the time. Costs 1 prestige per year.

Offer Protection
Offer a nation to be under your protection. AI's will usually accept this. Costs 0.5 prestige per year

Declare Rival
Allows you to declare war against said country and hinders them from offering protection and alliances. Also gives penalty "Trade Embargo" which decreases the money you make from selling surplus trade goods. Costs 5 prestige upfront and costs 0.5 Prestige per year.

Declare War
Allows you to begin attacking enemy cities/armies. Costs 10 prestige upfront.