YPFS DEFINITION

A diplomatic cable, also known as a diplomatic telegram (DipTel) or embassy cable, is a confidential text-based message exchanged between a diplomatic mission, like an embassy or a consulate, and the foreign ministry of its parent country. 

Author Selection Guidance

The sender of the diplomatic cable message.

Publisher Selection Guidance

The sender of the diplomatic cable message and the source that shared the message with the public.  The latter organization will likely be noted in the header of the document.

Node Naming Convention 

Use title as given in the document.