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To receive asylum is to receive protection from another nation, in some cases one’s own nation. This can occur by allowing individuals to find refuge within the grounds of an embassy (not generally done in American embassies); and when one state allows someone to live within its borders, out of reach of the authority of a second state from which the person seeks protection.
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An official assigned to a diplomatic mission or embassy. Usually, this person has advanced expertise in a specific field, such as agriculture, commerce, or the military.
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A state of belligerency is a state of armed conflict. Belligerents are direct participants in the conflict.
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Bilateral discussions, negotiations, or treaties are between a sovereign state and one other entity, either another sovereign state or an international organization. The relationship between two nations is referred to as a bilateral relationship.
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A group of nations united by treaty or for the purposes of an agreement for mutual support in policies in one or more areas
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The isolation of a warring nation of an enemy area (such as a harbor) by troops or warships in order to prevent the passage of people or supplies. Any ships or aircrafts attempting to pass the blockade will be seized
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The formal act of severing diplomatic relations with another nation to underscore disapproval of its actions or policies. It is only done under severe situations.
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An office department; The basic organization unit of the Department of State headed by an assistant secretary.
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A written report exchanged between diplomatic missions, such as a consulate or an embassy, and the State Department
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The office space where the Chief of Mission and his staff work. This office is sometimes called the embassy, but, technically, the embassy refers to the diplomatic delegation itself.