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Tag: Government departments

  • Seventh Floor

    Seventh Floor in Diplomatic LawShorthand for the most senior leadership of the U.S. State Department. It is where the offices of the Secretary of State and his most senior aides are located.ResourcesSee Also<a href=http://lawin.org/tag/diplo…

  • Short-Timer

    Short-Timer in Diplomatic LawA diplomat whose assignment at a foreign post is nearing its close. A phrase borrowed from the military.ResourcesSee AlsoDiplomacy entries in the World Encyclopedia…

  • Sixth Floor

    Sixth Floor in Diplomatic LawWhere many of the U.S. State Department’s regional and other assistant secretaries have their offices. Shorthand for the assistant secretary level of the department’s leadership.ResourcesSee Also<a href=htt…

  • Tour D’Horizon

    Tour D’Horizon in Diplomatic LawTour D’HorizonA diplomatic discussion covering most (or at least a number of ) subjects of current and common concern.ResourcesSee AlsoDiplomacy entries in the World En…

  • Calling Cards

    Calling Cards in Diplomatic LawCalls and Calling CardsCalling has largely disappeared from private life, but it is a practice which is still useful in a diplomatic community where the early establishment of extensive contacts is a must. Soon after a diplomat’s arriv…