President Jimmy Carter
Definition
The 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. He is known for his emphasis on human rights in foreign policy and his role in negotiating the Camp David Accords.
Analogy
Think of President Carter as a school principal who puts a lot of emphasis on treating everyone fairly (human rights). He also plays the role of a mediator, like when two students are fighting over something and he steps in to help them find common ground (Camp David Accords).
Related terms
Human Rights: Basic rights and freedoms that all people should be guaranteed, such as the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, etc.
Foreign Policy: A government's strategy in dealing with other nations. It can involve setting goals, determining strategies to achieve them, managing relations with other countries, etc.
Middle East Peace Process: An ongoing effort by many parties to end conflicts in the Middle East region, particularly the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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