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Desk Officer
An officer in a regional bureau within the Department of State who is responsible for the oversight of relations with a particular foreign country or group of countries
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Protocol
Refers to the ceremonial side of diplomacy, including matters of diplomatic courtesy and precedence.
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Summit
A formally arranged meeting of heads of governments.
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Treaty
An agreement or arrangement made by negotiation; a contract in writing between two or more political authorities such as sovereign states, formally signed by authorized representatives, and usually approved by the legislature of the state.
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Agrément
The host government's acceptance of the nomination of an ambassador to the country
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Alliance
A union formed for mutual benefit by two or more states to engage in cooperative action in specified circumstances
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Armistice
An agreement made by opposing sides in a war to suspend hostilities for a certain time
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Chancery
The office space where the Chief of Mission and his staff work. This office is sometimes called the embassy, but, technically, the embassy refers to the diplomatic delegation itself.
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Negotiation
Discussion between the representatives of two or more parties intended to reach a compromise on a disputed topic of interest. Governmental negotiations can be bilateral (between two states or between a state and a non-state entity, such as an International Organization or Non-Governmental Organization) or multilateral.
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Non-governmental organization
A private institution that is independent of the government.