ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ottoman Empire)

Okay buddy, so the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is like a big group of grown-ups who work for the Ottoman Empire. They're kind of like the Empire's talkative friends who chat with other countries to make sure everyone is getting along okay.

You know how when you have friends, you sometimes say "hi" to them or ask if they want to play? Well, that's kind of what the Ministry of Foreign Affairs does, but instead of just saying "hi," they help make rules and treaties (which are like big promises between countries) to make sure everyone is happy and friendly with the Ottoman Empire.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs makes sure that the Ottoman Empire only makes friends and trades with nice people from other countries, so they don't get into any trouble or fights. They also help the Empire solve problems with other countries in a peaceful way, so nobody gets hurt.

So, in a way, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is like a grown-up version of the playground monitor who makes sure everyone is playing fair, saying "please" and "thank you," and having a good time together!