Secretary General
Definition
The Secretary General is the chief administrative officer of an organization, responsible for managing its day-to-day operations and representing it to the public. In the context of NATO, the Secretary General serves as the principal spokesperson and leader of the alliance.
Analogy
Imagine a Secretary General as the captain of a sports team. They are in charge of coordinating team activities, making sure everyone is on the same page, and representing the team to others.
Related terms
Alliance: An agreement between multiple nations to work together towards common goals.
Diplomacy: The practice of conducting negotiations and maintaining relations between countries.
International Organization: A group or institution composed of multiple countries that collaborate on specific issues or objectives.
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