Diplomacy & Politics Glossary
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4 termsHuman Development Index
A composite statistic measuring a country's average achievements in health, education, and income.
Humanitarian Ceasefire
Temporary suspension of hostilities to allow delivery of aid or evacuation of civilians during armed conflict.
Humanitarian Corridors
Designated safe routes established to allow civilians and aid to move through conflict zones without harm.
Humanitarian Intervention
Humanitarian intervention is the use of military force by one or more states to prevent or stop widespread suffering or human rights violations in another state.
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4 termsRefugee Burden Sharing
Cooperative arrangements among states to distribute responsibility for hosting and supporting refugees.
Refugee Resettlement
Refugee resettlement is the process of relocating refugees from an asylum country to a third country that agrees to admit them permanently.
Responsibility to Protect (R2P)
International norm obligating states to prevent mass atrocities within their borders or accept international intervention.
Responsibility to Protect (R2P)
An international norm that states must protect their populations from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and crimes against humanity.