International Relations

A nation's overall plan for dealing with other nations

the political, economic, military, and (ideological) cultural goals that a nation considers important

the process by technological advancements has resulted in an interconnected world.

officials who represent countries in foreign affairs

Highest ranking representative of the United States appointed by the President to represent the nation in matters of diplomacy

A diplomatic center that a nation maintains in a foreign country

a meeting at which the President talks about important issues with heads of other governments

the presidential power to formally recognize the legitimacy of a foreign government

To remove our diplomats from other countries out of concern for their safety or to express our disapproval with a nation's actions

To remove a country's diplomat from our country due to a legal issue or to express our disapproval with a nation's actions

the privilege of exemption from certain laws and taxes granted to diplomats by the country in which they are working.

agreements between nations to aid and protect one another

North Atlantic Treaty Organization: an alliance made to defend one another if they were attacked by any other country; US, England, France, Canada, Western European countries

An international organization formed after WWII to promote international peace, security, and cooperation.

the world's largest common market, composed of 28 European nations