Politics Unit 3 AOS2- Diplomacy as a process used to address crisis

Question 1

Diplomacy

Answer 1

Nations, groups or individuals conduct their affairs in ways in which safeguard their interests & promote their political, economic or cultural relations while maintaining peaceful relationships

Question 2

Negotiation

Answer 2

Method of international relationships, in which multiple parties discuss & negotiate responses to issues & crises

Question 3

Categories of diplomacy

Answer 3

• Bilateral talks
• Multilateral agreements
• International summits

Question 4

Bilateral talks

Answer 4

What is it- 2 actors discussing interests to plan an outcome
Outcome- Usually results in statement of intent
S- Efficient as less interests to consider
W- Non-comprehensive as usually doesn’t involve all key stakeholders

Question 5

Multilateral agreements

Answer 5

What is it- Multiple actors agreeing & committing to an outcome
Outcome- Usually results in a formal recognised agreement of terms
S- If successful can lead to direct & positive change as many actors are working together
W- Difficult to achieve as lots of interests to consider

Question 6

International summits

Answer 6

What is it- Large variety of actors coming together to discuss their goals & interests related to crisis
Outcome- Usually results in a recognised & agreed upon plan of action
S- Large no. of participants so pressure for reluctant actors to participate & do their part
W- A lot more interests & goals to consider from variety of actors

Question 7

Challenges to diplomacy

Answer 7

• Competing interests
• Lack of cooperation
• Lack of implementation

Question 8

Factors diplomacy require to be effective

Answer 8

• Cooperation
• Pragmatism
• Consistent messaging & goals

Question 9

Pragmatism

Answer 9

Actions informed according to practical considerations, dealing with things realistically rather than theoretically

Question 10

Idealism

Answer 10

Actions informed according to overarching ideals & philosophies rather than practical reality of situation

Question 11

Diplomacy with stability & change

Answer 11

Change- Individual standing of actors on issues/crises shifting
Stability- Maintain global stability & peace (food security & economic stability)