Define diplomacy.
Correct answer: D. All of the above
- A. In world politics, diplomacy is a communications process between international actors that seeks through negotiation to resolve conflict short of war
- B. In foreign policy, diplomacy is a policy instrument to enable an international actor to achieve its policy objectives
- C. Diplomacy focuses on the resolution of conflict through dialogue and negotiation
- D. All of the above
Explanation
Diplomacy is both a communication and negotiation process and an instrument through which states pursue foreign-policy objectives. Since each of the first three statements describes a valid aspect of diplomacy, all of the above is appropriate.
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