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  • Term

    Ratification

    To approve and sanction formally, as with a treaty.

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    Recognition

    Commonly used in connection with the recognition by one state of the existence of another state (for example when a new one is formed), or the existence of a government which is in effective control of a state.

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    Refugee

    A person who is forced to leave their country due to conflict, persecution, or natural disaster and is crossing an international border in order to find safety in another country.

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    Regime

    A particular system or method of government, particularly an authoritarian one.

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    Republic

    A state in which the head of state and representative body is elected by the people.

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    Resolution

    A written motion adopted by a deliberative body.

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    Rogue State

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

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    Sanctions

    A form of hard power, these are coercive measures taken by one or more states to protest another state’s actions and to force a change of behavior. Although sanctions may technically include military action, they usually refer to measures taken by diplomats in lieu of military action. Diplomatically, sanctions may include the breaking of formal relations or the removal of a country’s embassy. Other forms include economic sanctions to ban certain types of trade, and sports sanctions to prevent a country’s people and teams from competing in international events.

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    Secretary (third, second, first)

    The diplomatic rank of officers posted overseas.

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    Secretary of State

    The head of the State Department who is responsible for foreign affairs.