| A | B |
|---|
| adversary | an enemy, a foe |
| alliance | a group of nations that have agreed to protect their common interests by helping and protecting one another |
| bilateral treaty | a treaty signed by two nations |
| boycott | refusal to have dealings with a person, store, or organization, usually to express disappointment or to force acceptance of certain conditions |
| Diplomat | a person who is employed or skilled in diplomacy |
| diplomatic recognition | formal acknowledgment of the legitimacy of a foreign government |
| foreign aid | assistance given to other nations, usually in the form of military, economic, or humanitarian aid |
| Normalized Permanent Trade Relations (NPTR) | Normal import-tariff status of U.S. trading partners |
| sanction | measure withholding loans, arms, or economic aid to force a foreign government to cease certain activities |
| Summit | a conference of high-level officials, especially the heads of governments |
| tools of foreign policy | instruments or strategies available to leaders in the execution of foreign policy |
| trade | business of buying, selling, and bartering commodities |
| Treaty | formal agreement with another country |
| unilateral action | action taken by one country acting alone, without the approval or assistance of other nations |
