Author: johnwhite
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Unfriendly Act
Unfriendly Act in Diplomatic LawA term used when one government wishes to tell another that an action the latter has taken is regarded as so serious that it might lead to a military action against it. An action which risks war.ResourcesSee Also<a…
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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…
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Treaty of Guarantee
Treaty of Guarantee in Diplomatic LawTreaty of Guarantee A treaty which requires signatories to guarantee that situations agreed upon will be maintained. The honoring of such commitments can precipitate armed conflicts.ResourcesSee Also<a href=http://la…
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Rapprochment
Rapprochment in Diplomatic LawThe establishment of improved relations.ResourcesSee AlsoDiplomacy entries in the World EncyclopediaDiplomacy en…
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Rapporteur
Rapporteur in Diplomatic LawThe official of a committee or subcommittee whose job is to prepare a summary report of its discussions and conclusions.ResourcesSee AlsoDiplomacy entries in the World En…
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Letters of Credence
Letters of Credence in Diplomatic LawSee Credentials.ResourcesSee AlsoDiplomacy entries in the World EncyclopediaDiplomacy entries in t…
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HonoraryÊConsul
HonoraryÊConsul in Diplomatic LawHonoraryÊConsulA host-country national appointed by a foreign state to perform limited consular functions in a locality here the appointing state has no other consular representation.ResourcesSee Also<a href=http://lawin….
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Head of Chancery
Head of Chancery in Diplomatic LawChancery, Head ofAn important position in British embassies not found in American diplomatic establishments. An officer, usually head of the political section, charged with coordinating the substantive and administrative performance of the embassy….
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Foreign Affairs Community
Foreign Affairs Community in Diplomatic LawAn American government term used to denote the State Department and other government departments and agencies (Defense, Commerce, Agriculture, Treasury, U.S. Information Agency, the Central Intelligence Agency, the…
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Letters of Recall
Letters of Recall in Diplomatic LawAlso presented by a new ambassador, along with his letter of credence, to the chief of state of his host country during his credentials-presentation ceremony. It is the official document which formally recalls his predecessor….
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Legation
Legation in Diplomatic LawThese are rare now, but they were once very common. A legation is a diplomatic mission similar for most practical purposes to an embassy, but lower in rank, and presided over by a minister rather than an ambassador. For most of the last century, Am…