Start
A written summary of the key points made by a diplomat
aide memoire
the official raising of a matter with host country officials
demarche
The establishment of improved relations
Rapprochment:
junior officers in an embassy
attache
An easing of tension between states
detente
A last statement indicating a final position
Ultimatum
An action by one state regarded as a cause for war
casus belli
a close understanding between certain nations
entente
the act of acceding to demands (Chamberlain at Munich)
appeasement
a chief of mission, inferior in rank to an ambassador
charge d'affaires
A temporary agreement, in writing, pending the negotiation of more definitive arrangements
modus vivendi
A brief public summary statement
communique
an individual who is unacceptable to or unwelcome by the host government
persona non grata