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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.
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Visa
A travel document issued by a country giving an individual from a foreign country permission to formally request entrance to the country during a given period of time and for certain purposes such as work, school, or leisure.