See Also: state medicine(medicine)
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diplomacy(dictionary)
diplomacy(medicine)
DIPLOMACY(law)
diplomacy(dictionary)
diplomacy(encyclopedia)
shuttle diplomacy(dictionary)
ABLEGATI, diplomacy(law)
Dollar Diplomacy(encyclopedia)

state government (medicine) and diplomacy (sh)


state government (medicine)


state government


The complex of political institutions, laws, and customs through which the function of governing the state is carried out (u.s. Only).


diplomacy (sh)




Art of conducting Relationships for gain without conflict.

It is the chief instrument of foreign policy. Its methods include secret negotiation by accredited envoys (though political leaders also negotiate) and international agreements and laws. Its use predates recorded history. The goal of diplomacy is to further the state's interests as dictated by geography, history, and Economics. Safeguarding the state's independence, Security, and integrity is of prime importance; preserving the widest possible freedom of action for the state is nearly as important. Beyond that, diplomacy seeks maximum national advantage without using force and preferably without causing resentment.