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An accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country.

A conflict where two opposing countries or powers support combatants that serve their interests instead of waging war directly.

The art or skill of conducting state affairs, including the management of diplomacy, the conduct of foreign policy, and the making of strategic decisions.

A diplomatic office in a foreign city that represents a nation, providing assistance to its citizens and issuing visas.

The formal process by which a fugitive found in one country is surrendered to another country for trial or punishment.

The intervention by a country or group of countries in another country's affairs in order to prevent or end serious and widespread violations of human rights.

The accepted or established code of procedure or behavior in any group, organization, or situation.

A person who is no longer welcome by the host government.

An international treaty with the goal of preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and technology, promoting cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, and achieving nuclear disarmament.

An organization composed primarily of sovereign states, or of other intergovernmental organizations.

The act of engaging and informing individual foreign audiences to shape the public opinion in ways that are favorable to the origin country and its foreign policy.

The limitation and control of the development, testing, production, deployment, and proliferation of weapons, particularly weapons of mass destruction.

A persuasive approach to international relations, typically involving the use of economic or cultural influence.

A situation in which nations of the world have roughly equal power, where no single nation can dominate or interfere with the interests of another.

A formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries.

The clandestine collection of trade secrets or proprietary information about a company or nation.

An informal type of diplomacy conducted by non-officials or individuals outside of official government positions, aimed at conflict resolution.

The principle of participating with multiple countries to address international concerns, often through international institutions like the UN.

A series of international treaties and protocols that establish international legal standards for humanitarian treatment in war.

A doctrine of military strategy and national security policy where a full-scale use of nuclear weapons by two or more opposing sides would cause the complete annihilation of both the attacker and the defender.

A relaxation of tension between nations, as through negotiations or agreements.

The collective body of foreign diplomats accredited to a particular country or body.

The process of establishing normal diplomatic relations between two countries after a period of conflict or estrangement.

The use of cultural exchange to foster mutual understanding and cooperation between nations.

The combination of using both hard power and soft power strategies in foreign policy.

Penalties or other means of enforcement used to provide incentives for obedience with the law, or with rules and regulations.

A legally constituted group that operates independently from any government, typically one whose purpose is to address a social or political issue.

A type of multinational political union where negotiated power is delegated to an authority by governments of member states.

The official residence or offices of an ambassador in a foreign country.

Legal immunity granted to diplomats that exempts them from local laws, allowing freedom of function without fear of coercion by the host country.

The formal acknowledgment by one state of another state's existence and sovereignty.

An exchange agreement between two nations or trading groups that gives each party favored trade status pertaining to certain goods obtained from the signatories.

A geopolitical strategy to stop the expansion of an enemy or ideology, often associated with the American policy towards the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

A term referring to the relative peace in the Western world since the end of World War II in 1945, which some people attribute partly due to the preeminence of the United States.

A form of political organization under which a relatively homogeneous people inhabits a sovereign state; a state containing one as opposed to several nationalities.

The authority of a state to govern itself or another state.

The practice of allowing an individual immunity and safe haven in the diplomatic compounds of a sovereign power.

Protection and immunity from extradition granted by a sovereign authority to a refugee from another country where they have suffered persecution or fear it.

A nation or state regarded as breaking international law and posing a threat to the security of other nations.