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The policy of nonparticipation in contentious international matters. U.S. foreign policy centered around isolationism throughout the nineteenth century and the first half of the twentieth. The policy was abandoned after the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, bringing the United States into World War II.
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A diplomatic mission in a foreign country headed by a diplomat with the rank of minister.
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Staff that work at a Foreign Service post (embassy/consulate/mission) abroad. The overwhelming majority are citizens of the country the post is located in, but some are American citizens living in the country and family members of Foreign Service Officers and other full-time U.S. government employees who are assigned to a post. More than 53,000 Locally Employed Staff work at U.S. missions around the world. They provide local expertise, language skills, continuity, and contacts within the host country. They are indispensable full-fledged members of our American missions abroad.
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A formally arranged meeting of ministers of various states, such as the Defense or Foreign Ministers of the member states of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
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A diplomatic representation to an international organization. Mission is also used to refer to an embassy or consulate. Also referred to as a diplomatic post.
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Involving more than two nations (which would be bilateral). International organizations, such as the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, are multilateral in nature.
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To take control or ownership of a country or company by the national government.
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Discussion between the representatives of two or more parties intended to reach a compromise on a disputed topic of interest. Governmental negotiations can be bilateral (between two states or between a state and a non-state entity, such as an International Organization or Non-Governmental Organization) or multilateral.
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A private institution that is independent of the government. Typically, NGOs address a social or political issue.
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A member of the civil/foreign service or of an international organization. This individual participates in the exercise of authority.