Diplomacy & Politics Glossary

The process by which certain issues are prioritized and framed for discussion in international forums or negotiations.

Techniques used to prioritize issues and influence the focus of discussions or negotiations.

A condition where one party in a negotiation or transaction has more or better information than the other.

The process of forming alliances among countries with shared interests to strengthen negotiation leverage.

A temporary stoppage of hostilities between conflicting parties to allow negotiations or humanitarian aid.

Negotiations between political parties to form a coalition government by agreeing on policy priorities and cabinet positions.

Negotiations between states during a high-tension situation where threats and concessions determine outcomes.

Diplomatic discussions between delegates from different blocs aiming to find common ground on contentious issues.

Cross-cultural empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of individuals from different cultural backgrounds, improving communication and negotiation.

The cognitive bias where initial information serves as a reference point influencing subsequent decisions and judgments.

A questioning technique aimed at encouraging thoughtful reflection and deeper analysis during discussions or negotiations.

Informal communication routes used by diplomats to negotiate sensitive issues away from public scrutiny.

The tendency to reject information that contradicts existing beliefs, affecting openness in negotiation and persuasion contexts.

The ability to recognize, understand, and manage one's own emotions and those of others. It improves leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution effectiveness.

A private meeting among delegates to negotiate and draft resolutions away from formal committee sessions.

A session where delegates discuss topics without strict procedural rules, allowing free conversation and negotiation.

Unofficial communication and negotiation channels between states or actors outside formal diplomatic protocols.

Casual discussions and negotiations outside of formal sessions aimed at gaining support for resolutions or amendments.

Restating underlying interests in a way that opens new possibilities for agreement and collaboration.

Shifting focus from fixed positions to underlying interests to uncover mutually beneficial solutions in conflict resolution.

Distinguishing underlying needs and desires (interests) from stated demands (positions) in conflict resolution.

A process of providing repeated feedback and revisions to improve communication or negotiation outcomes over time.

The act of persuading or negotiating with other delegates to gain support for resolutions or positions.

A designated time during a conference when delegates actively engage in negotiation and alliance-building outside formal debate.

Overcoming confirmation bias requires actively seeking and considering information that challenges existing beliefs to improve decision-making.

Polarization is the process by which parties in conflict adopt increasingly extreme positions, reducing the likelihood of compromise.

Rapport building is the process of establishing trust and harmonious relationships to facilitate effective communication and negotiation.

A persuasion technique that involves framing arguments or proposals to highlight mutual benefits and shared interests, encouraging cooperation.

Shuttle mediation involves a neutral mediator communicating separately with conflicting parties to facilitate resolution.

A disciplined questioning technique to challenge assumptions and explore underlying beliefs during negotiation or mediation.

Official government-to-government negotiations conducted by diplomats or political leaders.