embassies

Ambassadors' official headquarters

Embassies is the plural of embassy—the official headquarters of an ambassador in a foreign country, or the diplomatic staff working there.

Embassies handle relations between governments, issue visas, and assist citizens abroad.

The embassies were evacuated when fighting broke out.

By extension, any formal delegation sent to negotiate may be called an embassy.

diplomats

envoy

Accredited diplomatic representative

consulDiplomat in foreign city
attachéEmbassy specialist officer
diplomatOfficial foreign representative

chargé d'affaires · plenipotentiary · emissary · delegate · representative · cultural attaché · military attaché · diplomatic corps · credentials · accreditation

negotiations

treaty

Binding pact between nations

summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
talksSpeaks with others
accordHarmony between parties

dialogue · bilateral · multilateral · diplomatic relations · foreign policy · statecraft · backchannel · détente · rapprochement · normalization

asylum

refuge

Place of safety

sanctuaryProtected sacred space
asylumShelter from persecution
protectionGuarding against harm

shelter · safe haven · political asylum · defection · Julian Assange · harbor · extraterritoriality · immunity · emergency shelter

buildings

chancery

Equity tribunal or archives

compoundCombined into one
residencePlace one inhabits
consulateForeign diplomatic office

premises · annex · grounds · fortress · villa · mansion · complex · guardhouse · reception hall · waiting room

functions

visa processing

Administering travel authorization requests

passport servicesAgency issuing travel documents
cultural exchangeSharing practices between peoples
political reportingNews coverage of government

emergency evacuation · diplomatic cables · repatriation · notarization · travel advisories · registration · diplomatic pouch · prisoner visits · voting abroad

incidents

siege

Encirclement forcing surrender

bombingAttack with explosives
hostageCaptive held as security
attackAggressive act against another

protest · breach · expulsion · persona non grata · closure · evacuation · Tehran · Benghazi · spy scandal · bugging

Categories

Foreign Affairsforeign affairs, foreign relations, diplomatic relations, consulates, State Department
African DiplomacyAfrican Union, diplomatic ties, diplomatic missions, consulates, state visits
city featuresstreet, road, avenue, boulevard, roundabout
diplomacytreaty, treaties, diplomat, diplomats, envoy
international servicesshipping, freight, logistics, customs, import
Global Cityskyscrapers, subway, airports, transit hubs, consulates

Opposites

diplomatic rank/scope

embassiesconsulates

Diplomatic offices abroad

trade missions · diplomatic missions

domestic vs. foreign presence

embassiesforeign ministries

Agencies managing international relations

home offices · state departments · capitol buildings · government ministries

diplomatic engagement vs. isolation

embassiesclosed borders

Restricted national entry points

diplomatic isolation · isolationism · international sanctions · non-recognition

Phrases

foreign embassiesOther nations' official residences
British embassiesUK diplomatic offices abroad
U.S. embassiesAmerican diplomatic offices abroad

Family

embassy, ambassador, ambassadors, ambassadorial

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