Why did the attacks of September 11, 2001 produce a pessimistic view for diplomacy?
Correct answer: D. Both b and c
- A. Because many diplomats died that day
- B. Because it was unclear what negotiation and diplomacy can contribute to resolve a conflict with terrorism in the future
- C. Because the Bush administration's 'war against terrorism' suggested that military force and other coercive measures would be used to resolve this conflict
- D. Both b and c
Explanation
After 9/11, the difficulty of negotiating with terrorist networks made diplomacy's possible contribution uncertain, while the Bush administration emphasized military and coercive action. Both developments encouraged pessimism about diplomacy, making option d the complete answer.
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