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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

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    Smart power

    The flexible and combined use of hard power – military force or economic sanctions – and soft power – diplomatic and cultural influence – to overcome a foreign policy challenge.

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    Sovereignty

    Supreme and independent power or authority in government as possessed or claimed by a state or community

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    Stalemate

    Any position or situation in which no action can be taken or progress made; deadlock.

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    State Visit

    A formal visit from one head of state to a foreign country by the invitation of the head of state of that country.

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    Summit

    A formally arranged meeting of heads of governments.

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    Tariff

    A tax imposed by a government on goods or services imported from another country

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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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    Unilateral

    An action or decision taken by one state in a particular situation without the agreement or involvement of other states