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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Alternative Disadvantage

An argument that presents a different disadvantage to the same plan or counterplan, offering a separate negative impact.

Debate & Speech

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Disadvantage Link

The disadvantage link explains how the affirmative plan causes the negative’s disadvantage scenario to occur.

Debate & Speech

Double Dissad

A policy debate tactic where two disadvantages are presented together to overwhelm the affirmative case.

Debate & Speech

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Non-Unique Argument

An argument claiming that the negative impact or disadvantage is already occurring or inevitable regardless of the affirmative plan.

Debate & Speech