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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2 termsDistributive Policy
Policies that allocate resources or benefits to specific groups or sectors without directly reducing resources from others.
Distributive Politics
Distributive politics involves allocating government resources to specific groups or regions to gain political support without broad policy reforms.
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2 termsIncremental Budgeting
Incremental budgeting adjusts previous budget amounts slightly for the new fiscal period instead of creating budgets from scratch.
Incrementalism
A policy-making approach where changes occur through small, gradual adjustments rather than large shifts.
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10 termsPolicy Agenda
The set of issues and problems that government officials and policymakers prioritize for action at a given time.
Policy Briefing
Policy briefing summarizes key information and recommendations concisely for decision-makers.
Policy Cycle
The stages through which public policy progresses: agenda-setting, formulation, adoption, implementation, evaluation, and termination.
Policy Diffusion
The process by which policy ideas and programs spread from one government or jurisdiction to others.
Policy Entrepreneur
An individual who promotes and advocates for certain policies by leveraging opportunities during the policy cycle.
Policy Evaluation
Policy evaluation assesses the effectiveness and impact of public policies after implementation.
Policy Feedback
The influence that existing policies have on future political behavior and policymaking.
Policy Implementation
The stage in the policy cycle where adopted policies are put into action by government agencies.
Policy Implementation Gap
The difference between the goals of a policy as designed and the outcomes achieved during its execution.
Policy Window
A policy window is a limited opportunity when political conditions align to allow significant policy changes or reforms.
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4 termsRegulatory Impact Analysis
An assessment of the expected effects, costs, and benefits of a proposed regulation.
Regulatory Impact Assessment
A systematic evaluation of the potential effects of a proposed regulation before it is implemented.
Regulatory Impact Statement
A document analyzing the potential effects, costs, and benefits of a proposed regulation before it is adopted.
Rights-Based Approach
A policy strategy that integrates human rights principles into the design and implementation of policies.