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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- International affairs is the study and conduct of political, economic, legal, and security relations among states and other actors across national boundaries.
- Which constitutional provision governs Bangladesh's conduct of international affairs?
- What is the legal basis for the prohibition on the use of force in international affairs?
- How do treaties become binding in international affairs?
- Why is Bangladesh significant in contemporary international affairs?

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