Words you need to know when you're discussing international politics and affairs

International Affairs

A personal diplomatically representing a country while in another country, eg. She's the American ambassador to Italy

The process of finding a peaceful solution to a problem/dispute

Measures taken by global governments to ensure mutual safety

Standards that recognize and protect the dignity of all human beings

The art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations

A person or group of persons officially elected or appointed to represent a larger group, eg. Lucy went to London as part of the U.S. delegation for a peace talk.

The administrative decisions taken by a country’s government with regard to all the issues that take place within a country’s borders, eg. healthcare, education, law enforcement, etc

The practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government

Study of the influence of geography, economics and demography on politics

The increase in scope, extent, seriousness

A unilateral decision is a decision taken by an involved country without the agreement of the other parties involved.

To declare something as wrong or evil, to show strong disapproval towards something

a governmental minister for foreign affairs. Different from the ambassador, because the foreign minister works within the country, and ambassador outside of it.

Affecting reciprocally / equally two nations or parties, eg. Bilateral treaty or agreement