Foreign Policy

The following is a list of entries related to this topic (in practice and theory), specially in regard to international and comparative law. The entries below offer descriptions and cross-references of this topic of countries around the world.

Common Foreign and Security Policy

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Common Foreign And Security Policy Common Foreign and Security Policy of European Union at the United Nations Further Reading A concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including Common Foreign and Security Policy , H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG […]

Foreign Policy

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COREU (CORespondance EUropéenne) and the Treaties of the European Union Description of COREU (CORespondance EUropéenne) provided by the European Union Commission: Coreu is an EU communication network between the Member States and the Commission for cooperation in the fields of […]

Protocol

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Protocol and the Treaties of the European Union Description of Protocol provided by the European Union Commission: The term "protocol" is used for agreements less formal than those entitled "treaty" or "convention". The term could be used to cover the following […]

International Relations

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Political Science: Fields in Political Science: International Relations Introduction to International Relations International relations is the study of the international system, which involves interactions between nations, international organizations, and multinational corporations. The two […]

Neutrality

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Neutrality Definition Neutrality may be defined, in international law, as a legal status of a state that adheres to a policy of nonengagement during war. See more about the definition of neutrality here. Introduction The rules covering wartime relations between a neutral and a […]

International Conflict

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Hierarchical Display of International conflict International Relations > International security
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Civil Service

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Civil Service, name generally given to paid nonmilitary service in nonelective office in the executive branch of government. The term does not apply properly to service in the legislative branch or judicial branch, although in the United States some employees of these branches are subject to […]

International Security

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Hierarchical Display of International security International Relations > International security
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Embassy

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Summary of Embassy The highest level of political mission that one nation may accredit to another. An embassy is a permanent mission charged with maintaining direct political liaison with the government of the host country. The chief officer of an embassy is the ambassador, who is regarded […]

Taiwan

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Note: there is more information on the Asian/Chinese legal Encyclopedia. Notion of of Taiwan: Also known as the Republic of China (ROC). In 1949, after the end of the Chinese Civil War between the Nationalists, led by Chiang Kai-shek, and the Chinese Communist Party, led by Mao Zedong, the […]

Public Opinion

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Public Opinion and the United Nations Further Reading A concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including Public Opinion, H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss – 2007) International Law: A Dictionary (including Public Opinion, Boczek, Boleslaw Adam […]

Humanitarian Occupation

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Embracing mainstream international law, this section on humanitarian occupation explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "humanitarian occupation" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of […]

Crisis Situations

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Literature Review on Ethics and Crisis Situations In the Encyclopedia of Public Administration and Public Policy, [1] Carole L. Jurkiewicz offers the following summary about the topic of Ethics and Crisis Situations: organizational concerns in times of crisis are necessarily focused on […]

Commitment to Humanitarian Law

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Affirmation of us Commitment to Humanitarian Law at Red Cross Conference in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On November 28, 2011, Mr. Koh delivered remarks at the 31st International Conference of […]

Xi Jinping

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Note: there is more information on the Asian/Chinese legal Encyclopedia. Notion of of Xi Jinping: Secretary General of the Communist Party of China since November 2012 and President of the PRC since March 2013. As paramount leader of China, Xi has publically campaigned against corruption, […]

Trade Organizations

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World Trade Organization (WTO) Notion of of World Trade Organization (WTO): An international organization founded in 1995 to provide conciliation mechanisms to resolve trade conflicts between members and, if necessary, adjudicate disputes. The WTO provides a forum for ongoing negotiations in […]

Customary International Humanitarian Law

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Customary International Humanitarian Law Sources of international humanitarian law The sources are: International Humanitarian Law treaties. International Humanitarian Law is … Read more

Jiang Zemin

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Note: there is more information on the Asian/Chinese legal Encyclopedia. Notion of of Jiang Zemin: Paramount leader of China between 1992 and 2004. Jiang continued in the spirit of Deng Xiaoping's reforms and oversaw a generally prosperous period in Chinese history.[1] Resources See […]

Diplomacy

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Diplomacy Definition Diplomacy (Fr. diplomatie), the art of conducting international negotiations. The word, borrowed from the French, has the same derivation as Diplomatic (q.v.), and, according to the New English Dictionary, was first used in England so late as 1796 by Burke. Yet there is […]

Islands

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Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands Note: there is more information on the Asian/Chinese legal Encyclopedia. Notion of of Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands: Known by both their Japanese name, the Senkaku, and by their Chinese name, the Diaoyu, these uninhabited islands are located in the East China Sea and are […]

Qian Qichen

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Note: there is more information on the Asian/Chinese legal Encyclopedia. Notion of of Qian Qichen: Foreign Minister of the PRC from 1988 to 1998. During his term, China expanded its influence in Asia by cooperating with ASEAN.[1] Resources See Also Foreign Policy China Biographies […]

Oil

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Union Oil Company of California (UNOCAL) Note: there is more information on the Asian/Chinese legal Encyclopedia. Notion of of Union Oil Company of California (UNOCAL): A major petroleum explorer and marketer until 2005 when, after a failed offer by the Chinese National Offshore Oil […]

Parties

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Suits, Parties From the book The Clergyman's Hand-book of Law, about Suits, Parties (1): Where a number of persons have contributed to the erection of a church, it is not necessary for all who contribute to join in an action to restrain a sale of the property for mercantile purposes.386 […]

Foreign Service

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The Foreign Service Introduction to the Foreign Service Today, most nations staff their foreign services with career civil servants who are selected on the basis of competitive examinations. Until recent times, however, foreign service personnel were political appointees, often from noble […]

Fundamental Rules of International Humanitarian Law in Armed Conflicts

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Embracing mainstream international law, this section on fundamental rules of international humanitarian law in armed conflicts explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "fundamental rules of international […]

East China Sea

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Note: there is more information on the Asian/Chinese legal Encyclopedia. Notion of of East China Sea: The East China Sea is a part of the Pacific Ocean that occupies the area between mainland Asia and the Ryukyu Islands of Japan, bounded in the north by the Yellow sea and in the south by the […]

Andrew Scobell

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Note: there is more information on the Asian/Chinese legal Encyclopedia. Notion of of Andrew Scobell: Senior political scientist at the RAND Corporation and former associate professor of international affairs at the George H. W. Bush School of Government.[1] Resources See Also Foreign […]

Deng Xiaoping

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Note: there is more information on the Asian/Chinese legal Encyclopedia. Notion of of Deng Xiaoping: Reformist leader of China from 1978 to 1992 and successor to Mao Zedong. Deng Xiaoping was responsible for redirecting China toward a market economy and turning away from certain hardline […]

Content of Passports

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Authority to Determine Content of Passports to Implement Foreign Policy in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): See information on Diplomatic Relations, Succession, Continuity of States and Statehood […]

Asian Financial Crisis

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Asian Financial Crisis (1997–98) Note: there is more information on the Asian/Chinese legal Encyclopedia. Notion of of Asian Financial Crisis (1997–98): Triggered by the collapse of the Thai baht, the crisis threatened to lead to global economic meltdown, but was ultimately limited […]

Economic Dialogue

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Strategic and Economic Dialogue (S&ED) Note: there is more information on the Asian/Chinese legal Encyclopedia. Notion of of Strategic and Economic Dialogue (S&ED): An initiative established by President Obama and former Chinese President Hu in 2009 to discuss major issues like cybersecurity […]

Trade Treaties

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Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Note: there is more information on the Asian/Chinese legal Encyclopedia. Notion of of Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP): The TPP is a free-trade agreement among Brunei, Chile, New Zealand and Singapore. Since 2010, eight other countries, including the U.S., have […]

Liberation Army

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People's Liberation Army (PLA) Note: there is more information on the Asian/Chinese legal Encyclopedia. Notion of of People's Liberation Army (PLA): The military arm of the Communist Party of China and the de facto armed forces of the PRC. It is headed by the Central Military […]

Zhu Rongji

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Note: there is more information on the Asian/Chinese legal Encyclopedia. Notion of of Zhu Rongji: Premier of the PRC from 1998 and 2003. Zhu was known as a tough administrator. During his during his term China's economy experienced double-digit growth.[1] Resources See Also Foreign […]

Politburo

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Politburo Standing Committee Note: there is more information on the Asian/Chinese legal Encyclopedia. Notion of of Politburo Standing Committee: A committee within the broader Politburo that consists of between five and eleven of the top members of the Communist Party of China. As China's […]

Humanitarian Law

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Affirmation of U.S. Commitment to Humanitarian Law at Red Cross Conference In relation to the international law practice and Affirmation of U.S. Commitment to Humanitarian Law at Red Cross Conference in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: Use of Force, Arms […]