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100

A written summary of the key points made by a diplomat

aide memoire

100

the official raising of a matter with host country officials

demarche

100

The establishment of improved relations

Rapprochment:

200

junior officers in an embassy

attache

200

An easing of tension between states

detente

200

A last statement indicating a final position

Ultimatum

300

An action by one state regarded as a cause for war

casus belli

300

a close understanding between certain nations

entente

300

the act of acceding to demands (Chamberlain at Munich)

appeasement

400

a chief of mission, inferior in rank to an ambassador

charge d'affaires

400

A temporary agreement, in writing, pending the negotiation of more definitive arrangements

modus vivendi

500

A brief public summary statement

communique

500

an individual who is unacceptable to or unwelcome by the host government

persona non grata

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