random points

• diplomacy = "can be effective only when room for negotiation exists and compromise is possible" (Henderson 1998)
• war = "continuation of diplomacy by other means" (Karl von Clausewitz)
• "ecocide" = widespread plunder of the natural environment
• dirigisme = http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dirigisme
• imbroglio = http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imbroglio
• diplomatic bag/pouch = http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diplomatic_bag
• Art. 27 of Vienna Convention of Diplomatic Relations = http://untreaty.un.org/ilc/texts/instruments/english/conventions/9_1_1961.pdf