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Acting Capacity

A temporary designation allowing an official to perform the duties of a higher…

Professional Skills

Advice and Consent of the Senate

A U.S. constitutional power requiring Senate approval of treaties, ambassadors,…

Government & Policy

Ambassador-at-Large

A senior diplomat appointed to handle a specific issue or region rather than…