PRAGMALINGUISTIC STRATEGIES FOR MITIGATING FACE-THREATENING CONTENT IN DIPLOMATIC TRANSLATION

Abstract

The paper investigates the pragmalinguistic features of translating official diplomatic statements, which are essential for international communication. The relevance of this study lies in its examination of the linguistic realization of a state’s foreign policy, focusing on how the accuracy and pragmatic effectiveness of translations impact diplomatic outcomes. This research seeks to identify and categorize primary pragmalinguistic strategies used to mitigate conflictogenic elements in diplomatic translations, using case studies as illustration. The novelty stems from applying pragmalinguistic and translation theory frameworks to modern diplomatic practices, facilitating the identification of both universal and context-dependent strategies. The findings involve the identification of key mitigation strategies, including deagentivation, euphemization, pragmatic modulation, the modulation of illocutionary force, and compensation. It is determined that diplomatic translation constitutes a multifaceted process of pragmatic adaptation, intended to express a definitive official position while facilitating dialogue; these strategic choices are governed by cultural-discursive norms and specific foreign policy objectives.