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detente
especially in a political situation, through verbal communication. The term in diplomacy originates around 1912 when France and Germany tried, without success, to reduce tensions. Most often the term is used for a phase of the Cold War. -
OPEC
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries is an intergovernmental organisation of 14 nations, founded in 1960 in Baghdad by the first five members, and headquartered since 1965 in Vienna, Austria -
failure of detente
the West accepted the Soviet-imposed border changes from the end of World War II and agreed to increase trade with the Soviet Union, whose economy was lagging badly behind those of Western nations. -
positive relations with china
United States involved more than a little China-bashing. Yet, with Chinese President Xi visit to Trump’s Florida estate earlier this month, it seems that the status quo in the bilateral relationship – crucial for global trade, growth, and stability -
EPA endangered species act
carry out EPA's responsibilities under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide At in compliance with the Endangered Species Act -
energy crisis
nergy crisis is any significant bottleneck in the supply of energy resources to an economy. In literature, it often refers to one of the energy sources used at a certain time and place, in particular those that supply national electricity grids or those used as fuel in vehicles. -
watergate
The Watergate scandal was a major political scandal that occurred in the United States during 1972 to 1974, following a break-in by five men at the Democratic National Committee headquarters -
Iran Hostage crisis
The Iran hostage crisis was a diplomatic standoff between the United States and Iran. Fifty-two American diplomats and citizens were held hostage for 444 days from November 4, 1979, to January 20, 1981, -
support for humans rights
The work of human rights defenders is essential to promote and protect human rights and the rule of law. Despite this, human rights defenders are increasingly subject to harassment, restrictions and reprisals for their work.
