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Chief Diplomat

Definition

As Chief Diplomat, the President decides what American diplomats and ambassadors will say to foreign governments. With help from advisors, he makes foreign policy decisions.

Related terms

Foreign Policy: These are strategies chosen by national governments to safeguard their national interests when dealing with other countries.

Diplomacy: The practice of conducting negotiations between representatives of states or groups. It involves discussions designed to produce agreements between nations about trade, peace treaties etc.

Ambassador: An ambassador is an official envoy who represents their country abroad.

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  • AP US Government - 2.4 Roles and Power of the President

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