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    Mission

    A diplomatic representation to an international organization. Mission is also used to refer to an embassy.

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    Multilateral

    Involving more than two nations (which would be bilateral). International organizations, such as the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, are multilateral in nature.

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    Nationalize

    To take control or ownership of a country or company by the national government.

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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.

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    Official

    A member of the civil/foreign service or of an international organization. This individual participates in the exercise of authority.

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    Operations Center

    The Operations Center (Ops Center) is the Secretary's and the Department's communications and crisis management center. Working 24 hours a day, the Operations Center monitors world events, prepares briefings for the Secretary and other Department principals, and facilitates communication between the Department and the rest of the world. The Operations Center also coordinates the Department's response to crises and supports task forces, monitoring groups, and other crisis-related activities.

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    Passport

    A passport is an internationally recognized travel document that verifies the identity and nationality of the bearer. A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave most foreign countries. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify United States passports.

  • People

    Patricia Roberts Harris

    Birth May 31, 1924 Death March 23, 1985 RECOGNITION/ACHIEVEMENT First African American woman to serve as an Ambassador Role/Rank Ambassador Biography Patricia Roberts showed a…

  • Term

    Persona non grata

    A Latin phrase meaning “unwelcome person.” As a legal term, it refers to the practice of a state prohibiting a diplomat from entering the country as a diplomat, or censuring a diplomat already resident in the country for conduct unbecoming of the status of a diplomat.