Key Terms in ASEAN principles

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Consensus

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General agreement among a group.

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Non-intervention

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The principle of not intervening in the affairs of other states.

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Diplomacy

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The practice of conducting negotiations between representatives of states.

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Sanctions

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Measures taken by countries to restrict trade and official contact with a country that has violated international law.

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Conflict resolution

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Methods and processes involved in facilitating the peaceful ending of conflict.

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Musyawarah

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A commitment to peaceful, consensus-based decision-making

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Amity

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A friendly relationship.

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Elitist diplomacy

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Quiet, private diplomatic talks that involve a select group of influential individuals.

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Sovereignty

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The authority of a state to govern itself.

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Renunciation

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The formal rejection of violence or aggression.