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DiplomacyInternational Law The United Nations Potpourri

Row 1, Col 1 A country’s primary representative to another nation. What is an ambassador?

1,2 This is where 2 countries can peacefully resolve their dispute using the legal system. What is the World Court?

1,3 This is where the UN is Headquartered. What is New York?

1,4 According to the protocol of this type of operation, UN troops are not allowed to fire unless fired upon in. Who was Clemens von Metternich?

2,1 This freedom from arrest, trial, and imprisonment is given to those officially representing a country overseas. What is diplomatic immunity?

2,2 This is when countries obey international laws at all times with no exceptions for themselves. What is consistency?

2,3 In this form of 3 rd party diplomacy, the UN can make suggestions to resolve a dispute, but has no authority to make a decision. What is mediation?

2,4 Realist, liberal, or neo-con? This philosophy states that democracy is the best form of government and that the UN should lead the world to promote this without regard to alliances. What is neo-conservative?

3,1 Talks conducted by leaders of nations are considered to be this form of diplomacy. What is summit diplomacy?

3,2 This meeting provided modern rules for behavior in war, such as the humane treatment of prisoners. What is the Geneva Convention?

3,3 This is the number of countries that serve in the UN Security Council. What is 15?

3,4 This terrorist group massacred the people of Darfur and looted their homes. What is the Janjaweed?

4,1 A branch of an embassy with limited functions is called this. What is a consulate?

4,2 This type of recognition, meaning “in law,” is formal and allows for embassies to be made. What is de jure?

4,3 These decisions made by the UN are binding for all members. What are resolutions?

4,4 American reaction to the deaths of American soldiers in this land led to US reluctance to get involved in Rwanda. What is Somalia?

5,1 A diplomat can be kicked out of a country after he has been declared this. What is persona non grata?

5,2 He is the “father of international law.” Who is Hugo Grotius?

5,3 He is the UN Secretary General. Who is Ban Ki-Moon?

5,4 This group has helped to rid the world of smallpox. What is the World Health Organization?