How can diplomacy be used to further national interests

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1. How can diplomacy be used to further national interests? In your opinion, how effective has the US been in its use of diplomacy for the purpose of national security? Give some examples.

2. In Ambassador D.C. Kurtzer's speech, "Diplomacy as an Instrument of National Power," he claims that diplomacy has become a "wasted asset." What does he mean by this? What circumstances and trends, in his view, have caused this? Do you agree? Why or why not?

3. What does our text mean by "international diplomatic culture" (p. 82)? What are some of its elements? How well do American diplomats fit into this international culture, according to our text? To what extent do you agree? Explain your view.

4. Defense, diplomacy, and development have been called the three pillars or the Three Ds of national security (p. 97). To what extent is USAID an equal partner among the Three Ds? In your opinion, should it be? Why or why not? Explain your view. Be sure to give some examples.

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