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    Foreign Service

    The diplomatic service of the United States under the umbrella of the Department of State. Foreign Service Officers serve overseas formulating and implementing foreign policy and aiding U.S. citizens abroad.

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    Formal diplomacy

    This is government-to-government diplomacy – also called Track I Diplomacy – that goes through formal, traditional channels of communication to communicate with foreign governments (written documents, meetings, summits, diplomatic visits, etc). This type of diplomacy is conducted by diplomats of one nation with diplomats and other officials of another nation or international organization.

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    Genocide

    The deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group with the aim of destroying that nation or group.

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    Great Seal

    The official coat of arms that acts as the “signature” of America. Historically, it could only be applied by an official government representative. It was a visual symbol of the U.S. Government that was meant to be recognizable even for those who could not read English. The eagle holds 13 arrows and a shield on the eagle's breast has 13 stripes to represent the original 13 states.

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    Imperialism

    The practice of extending power and dominion by direct territorial acquisition or by gaining political and economic control of other areas.

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    Informal diplomacy

    Informal diplomacy includes Public Diplomacy which involves government-to-people diplomacy and reaching out to non-executive branch officials and the broader public, particularly opinion-shapers, in foreign countries, explaining both foreign policy and the national context out of which that policy arises. Public Diplomacy is carried out by both diplomats and, under their programs and auspices, non-officials such as academic scholars, journalists, experts in various fields, members of non-governmental organizations, public figures such as state and local government officials, and social activists.

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    Insurgents

    A person who revolts against civil authority or an established government.

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    Interest Section

    The office responsible for protecting the interests of the United States, housed in a third country embassy, in a country with which the United States has no formal diplomatic relations.

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    International Law

    A body of rules established by custom or treaty and recognized by nations as binding in their relationships with one another.

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    International Organizations

    An organization with an international membership, mission, or presence. There are two main types: International nongovernmental organizations (INGOs) are nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) that operate internationally, such as the International Olympic Committee or the International Committee of the Red Cross. Intergovernmental organizations, also known as international governmental organizations (IGOs), the type of organization most closely associated with the term "international organization" are organizations that are made up primarily of sovereign states (referred to as member states). Examples include the United Nations; NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization); OAS (Organization of American States); APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation); ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations); and the WTO (World Trade Organization).