Chekhov's Gun is a dramatic principle that states that every element in a story must be necessary, and irrelevant elements should be removed. If a loaded rifle is placed on the stage, it must eventually go off; otherwise, it shouldn't be there.

Deus Ex Machina (Latin for 'God from the machine') refers to a plot device where an unsolvable problem is suddenly resolved by an unexpected power or event. In Media Res refers to starting a story in the middle of the action. A Red Herring is a misleading clue. Chekhov's Gun is the principle that every element introduced in a story must have a function.

**Post-dramatic Theatre** is a term describing contemporary theatre where dramatic writing is no longer the central organizing principle, focusing instead on non-narrative elements like installation, performance art, and visual spectacle.

The Harare Declaration emphasizes democracy, human rights, and good governance as core principles of the Commonwealth.

The ILC is elected based on the principle of equitable geographical representation, ensuring all major regions and legal systems are represented.

The Nürnberg Principles were foundational to the development of modern international criminal law.

The initiative encourages a global debate on how knowledge and learning can shape the future of humanity and the planet.

The Convention on International Civil Aviation, also known as the Chicago Convention, was signed on December 7, 1944. This landmark agreement established the core principles permitting international transport by air and led to the creation of the ICAO.

Article 2 of the UN Charter outlines the principles upon which the organization and its members shall act. Specifically, Article 2, Paragraph 1 states: 'The Organization is based on the principle of the sovereign equality of all its Members.'

**STEM** is an umbrella term used to group together the distinct but related technical disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.