International Organizations
In which city is the main office of the United Nations (UN) located?
New York.
What is the title of the top diplomat who represents their country in another state?
Ambassador.
The Cold War was a period of tension between two superpowers. Name them.
The USA and the USSR (the Soviet Union).
If one country bans trade with another country, what is this measure called?
An embargo or sanctions.
Established in 1815 after the Napoleonic Wars, the "Concert of Europe" was partly upheld by a conservative alliance called the "Holy Alliance." Which three monarchies were its core members?
Russia, Prussia, and Austria.
How many countries are permanent members of the UN Security Council with veto power?
Five.
If two leaders from different countries meet to discuss a peace agreement, what is such a meeting called?
A Summit or negotiations.
The collapse of which organization in 1991 led to the creation of many independent states, like Ukraine and Kazakhstan?
The USSR (the Soviet Union).
What do two states sign to officially end a war between them?
A Peace Treaty.
Which 1945 conference among the "Big Three" Allied leaders laid the groundwork for the post-World War II order and the creation of the UN?
The Yalta Conference. (The San Francisco Conference, where the UN Charter was signed, is also a valid answer).
Which organization unites most European countries and has a common parliament?
The European Union (EU).
What document does a country issue to allow a foreign diplomat to work on its territory?
A Visa.
Which country was once known for its policy of isolating itself from the world (behind the "Iron Curtain")?
The USSR / The Soviet Union. ("China")
If a country helps another country with money, food, or medicine during a crisis, what is this called?
Humanitarian Aid.
What is the term for a diplomatic strategy to resolve a conflict through direct talks between the involved parties, without external mediators?
Direct negotiation (or bilateral diplomacy).
What is the name of the military alliance that includes the USA, Canada, and many European countries?
NATO.
What does the term "diplomatic immunity" mean?
A privilege that grants diplomats exemption from the legal jurisdiction of the host country.
What is the name of the 1648 peace treaty that ended the Thirty Years' War in Europe and laid the foundation for the modern state system?
The Peace of Westphalia.
Which global issue was the focus of the 2015 Paris Agreement?
Climate Change / Reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
What does the German term "Realpolitik" mean, and which 19th-century German statesman is most associated with it?
A politics based on practical and material factors, not ideologies or ethics. Associated with Otto von Bismarck.
Which global institution sets the rules for international trade and settles trade disputes between countries?
The World Trade Organization (WTO).
What is a formal written statement that outlines a government's position on a foreign policy issue, often issued by a foreign ministry?
A diplomatic note or demarche.
What is the term for the system of government where a single ruler (monarch) holds absolute power, common in Europe before the 20th century?
Absolutism.
What is the common English name for the government department responsible for foreign policy? (Hint: It's "State Department" in the US and "Foreign Office" in the UK).
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (or equivalents like Foreign Ministry).
Which country is currently the largest contributor to the regular budget of the United Nations?
The United States of America.