Diplomatic tensions refer to strained relations between countries due to disagreements on international issues, often leading to conflicts or wars if not resolved peacefully.
Diplomacy: The practice of conducting negotiations between representatives of states. It involves discussions designed to produce agreements between nations.
International Relations: The study of relationships among countries, including roles of states, intergovernmental organizations (IGOs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and multinational corporations (MNCs).
Cold War: A period marked by intense diplomatic tension primarily between two superpowers - USA and USSR - without direct military conflict after World War II.
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