Why are developing states 'handicapped' diplomatically?
Correct answer: C. Because they have relatively underdeveloped diplomatic machinery and a restricted range of policy instruments
- A. Because their education systems are les advanced
- B. Because they don't have the resources to maintain diplomats
- C. Because they have relatively underdeveloped diplomatic machinery and a restricted range of policy instruments
- D. Because they prefer to handle domestic matters first
Explanation
Developing states often have smaller diplomatic services, fewer resources, and fewer policy instruments than developed powers. Their diplomatic handicap is therefore institutional and material, not simply a result of weaker education systems.
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