The ability of a country to persuade others to do what it wants without force or coercion. This is often achieved through cultural influence, political values, and foreign policies that are seen as legitimate., Soft Power, A principle of international law that grants foreign diplomats protection from legal prosecution in the host country, ensuring they can perform their duties without harassment., Diplomatic Immunity, A system of coordinating relations between three or more states according to a set of principles, often through international organizations like the United Nations., Multilateralism, The use of military or economic force to influence the behavior or interests of other political bodies. It is the opposite of soft power., Hard Power, An individual or organization that has significant political influence but is not allied to any particular state or country. Examples include multinational corporations, NGOs, Non-State Actor, A competition between two or more states to have the most powerful armed forces and superior military technology., Arms Race, A war instigated by a major power that does not itself become involved. Instead, it supports smaller groups or states that fight on its behalf., Proxy war, Commercial and financial penalties applied by one or more countries against a targeted state, group, or individual., Economic Sanctions, Economic development that is conducted without depletion of natural resources, meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs., Sustainable Development, A situation where actors or states in the international system are mutually reliant on each other. This is often economic (e.g., trade) but can also be related to security or the environment., Interdependence, A temporary and often negotiated suspension of fighting or hostilities between warring parties., Ceasefire, The effort to prevent the spread of certain technologies and weapons, most commonly referring to nuclear weapons, but also applicable to chemical, biological, and radiological arms., Non-proliferation, To engage in actions or pursue policies that increase the risk of conflict, destabilize international relations, or threaten the security and stability of a region or the world, Endanger Peace, To take collective or individual action, including the use of force if necessary, to stop or quell an armed attack or act of aggression initiated by one state against another, as authorized by international bodies like the UN Security Council., Suppress Acts of Aggression, A formal and foundational document that establishes the principles, functions, and structure of an organization., Charter, A person who is seized or held illegally by an individual or group, Hostage, The fundamental, inalienable rights and freedoms inherent to all human beings, regardless of nationality, sex, ethnicity, religion, or any other status., Human rights, A strategy of deliberate inaction or cautious delay in making a decision or taking a stance on an issue. The goal is to wait for further developments, more information, or a clearer outcome before committing to a course of action., Wait-and-See Policy, The use of military or other coercive force by one or more states, without the consent of the target state, with the primary goal of preventing or halting widespread and grave violations of human rights, Intervention, The power of a country to control its own government:, Sovereignty.

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