| A | B |
|---|
| Alliance | a union between nations for assistance and protection |
| Allies | nations united for a common purpose such as assistance and protection |
| Ambassador | a person sent as the chief representative of their government in another country |
| Diplomacy | the work of keeping up relations between the governments of different countries |
| Domestic affairs | issues or concerns in one’s own country |
| Domestic policy | a course of action chosen in making decisions about one’s own country |
| Embassy | the residence or office of an ambassador (in another country) |
| Foreign affairs | issues or concerns about other countries around the world |
| Foreign policy | a course of action chosen in making decisions about other countries |
| International relations | dealings between nations around the world |
| National interest | matters of vital importance to the U.S., like security, safety, economics, etc… |
| Secretary of State | the head of the U.S. Department of State & a member of the President’s Cabinet |
| U.S. State Department | the federal Cabinet that sets and maintains foreign policies |
