| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | accord | formal agreement between parties |
| 2. | agenda | list of matters to discuss |
| 3. | alliance | formal partnership between states |
| 4. | ambassador | highest-ranking diplomatic representative |
| 5. | arbitration | dispute settlement by neutral decision |
| 6. | armistice | agreement to stop fighting |
| 7. | asylum | protection granted to refugees |
| 8. | attaché | specialist diplomat at an embassy |
| 9. | autonomy | self-government within a state |
| 10. | backchannel | secret informal communication route |
| 11. | bilateral | involving two countries |
| 12. | border | line between states |
| 13. | breach | breaking an agreement |
| 14. | breakthrough | sudden important progress |
| 15. | briefing | informational meeting or report |
| 16. | buffer zone | area separating opposing forces |
| 17. | ceasefire | temporary stop to fighting |
| 18. | communiqué | official public statement |
| 19. | compliance | following rules or agreements |
| 20. | concession | something yielded in negotiation |
| 21. | consensus | general agreement |
| 22. | consulate | office aiding citizens abroad |
| 23. | consultation | discussion before a decision |
| 24. | containment | policy of limiting expansion |
| 25. | cooperation | working together toward goals |
| 26. | coordination | organized joint action |
| 27. | de-escalation | reduction of conflict intensity |
| 28. | deadlock | situation with no progress |
| 29. | delegate | appointed representative |
| 30. | demarche | formal diplomatic representation |
| 31. | detente | easing of hostile relations |
| 32. | dialogue | formal discussion between sides |
| 33. | diplomacy | management of international relations |
| 34. | disarmament | reduction of weapons |
| 35. | dossier | collection of documents |
| 36. | draft | preliminary version of a text |
| 37. | embassy | official mission in a foreign country |
| 38. | enforcement | making rules obeyed |
| 39. | engagement | active diplomatic involvement |
| 40. | envoy | official diplomatic representative |
| 41. | escalation | increase in conflict intensity |
| 42. | extradition | surrender of a suspect abroad |
| 43. | flashpoint | place likely to erupt |
| 44. | foreign policy | state’s approach to other countries |
| 45. | goodwill | friendly helpful attitude |
| 46. | immunity | protection from legal process |
| 47. | impasse | dead end in negotiations |
| 48. | inspection | official close examination |
| 49. | intervention | involvement in another state’s affairs |
| 50. | jurisdiction | legal authority over an area |
| 51. | legitimacy | accepted right to rule |
| 52. | leverage | power to influence outcomes |
| 53. | mandate | official authority to act |
| 54. | mediation | help in settling a dispute |
| 55. | memorandum | written note or record |
| 56. | minutes | official meeting record |
| 57. | mobilization | preparation for action or war |
| 58. | monitoring | ongoing observation and checking |
| 59. | multilateral | involving many countries |
| 60. | negotiation | process of reaching agreement |
| 61. | neutrality | nonalignment in conflict |
| 62. | nonproliferation | limiting spread of weapons |
| 63. | normalization | return to normal relations |
| 64. | note verbale | unsigned formal diplomatic note |
| 65. | occupation | control of territory by force |
| 66. | overture | gesture opening negotiations |
| 67. | pact | formal agreement between states |
| 68. | peacebuilding | strengthening peace after conflict |
| 69. | peacekeeping | maintaining peace in conflict areas |
| 70. | plenipotentiary | fully empowered diplomatic representative |
| 71. | protocol | official diplomatic procedure or agreement |
| 72. | provision | specific requirement in a text |
| 73. | proxy | acting on behalf of another |
| 74. | quorum | minimum number for valid meeting |
| 75. | rapport | harmonious relationship |
| 76. | ratify | formally approve an agreement |
| 77. | reciprocity | mutual exchange of actions |
| 78. | recognition | formal acceptance of a government |
| 79. | reconciliation | restored friendly relations |
| 80. | repatriation | return to one’s own country |
| 81. | reservation | limited acceptance of a treaty |
| 82. | resolution | formal decision by a body |
| 83. | sanction | penalty imposed on a state |
| 84. | security | freedom from danger |
| 85. | signature | formal signing of a document |
| 86. | sovereignty | supreme authority of a state |
| 87. | stalemate | deadlock with no winner |
| 88. | statecraft | skill in managing state affairs |
| 89. | summit | meeting of top leaders |
| 90. | territory | land under state control |
| 91. | transparency | openness about actions |
| 92. | treaty | formal agreement between states |
| 93. | truce | temporary agreement to stop fighting |
| 94. | trust-building | actions increasing mutual confidence |
| 95. | ultimatum | final demand with consequences |
| 96. | unanimity | complete agreement by all |
| 97. | verification | checking truth or compliance |
| 98. | veto | power to block a decision |
| 99. | violation | breaking a rule or treaty |
| 100. | withdrawal | removal of forces or presence |
