Diplomacy & Politics Glossary

Every term you need — from Model UN procedure to international law, economics, and political theory. Clear definitions, real examples, and cross-linked concepts.

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A

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Admissibility of Refugee Claims

Criteria used to determine whether a refugee claim is eligible for examination based on jurisdiction and substance before a refugee status determination authority.

Law & Rights

Asylum Shopping

The practice where asylum seekers apply for refugee status in multiple countries to find the most favorable conditions. It raises complex legal and ethical issues in migration policy.

Global Affairs

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Diplomatic Asylum

Protection granted by a state within its diplomatic premises to individuals fleeing persecution or legal prosecution in the host state.

Law & Rights

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Host State

A country that receives and provides refuge or asylum to individuals fleeing persecution or conflict abroad.

Law & Rights

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Principle of Non-Refoulement

The obligation not to return refugees or asylum seekers to a country where they face serious harm or persecution.

Law & Rights

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Right to Asylum

The entitlement of individuals to seek protection in another state when facing persecution or serious harm in their home country.

Law & Rights

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Voluntary Repatriation

The process by which refugees return to their home country voluntarily and in safety, often facilitated by international organizations.

Law & Rights