FSOT FSOT International Relations and Diplomacy 2

Question 1

What is a 'demarche' in diplomatic practice?

Accepted Answer

A formal diplomatic protest or representation delivered to another government

Answer

A demarche is a formal diplomatic representation or protest delivered by one government to another, often expressing concern or requesting action.

Question 2

Which UN body has primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security?

Accepted Answer

Security Council

Answer

The UN Security Council has primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security, with power to authorize military action and impose sanctions.

Question 3

The diplomatic term 'persona non grata' means which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A diplomat declared unwelcome by the host country

Answer

Persona non grata (Latin for 'unwelcome person') is the formal declaration by a host country that a foreign diplomat is no longer welcome and must leave.

Question 4

The 'Responsibility to Protect' (R2P) doctrine holds that the international community can intervene when which condition is met?

Accepted Answer

A state fails to protect its citizens from atrocities such as genocide

Answer

The R2P doctrine holds that the international community has a responsibility to intervene when a sovereign state fails to protect its population from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing, or crimes against humanity.

Question 5

Which set of treaties forms the core of international humanitarian law governing armed conflict?

Accepted Answer

Geneva Conventions

Answer

The Geneva Conventions (1949) and their Additional Protocols form the core of international humanitarian law, governing treatment of wounded soldiers, prisoners of war, and civilians during armed conflict.

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FSOT FSOT International Relations and Diplomacy 2