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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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Science & Technology Promotion
The Department of State relies upon the skills of America’s scientists and technologists to help develop and fulfill its scientific mission. At the Department, the Office of the Science…
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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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Securing the Skies
The Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs’ Transportation Affairs division at the Department of State is the unit primarily responsible for negotiating Open Skies…
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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.
