A. Traditional diplomacy constituted a communications process between recognizably modern states rather than between other forms of political organization
B. Traditional diplomacy was more inclined to negotiate and cooperate and less of an instrument to threaten the use of force
C. The structure of traditional diplomacy was institutionalized
D. a and c
Related Mcqs:
- What is mixed diplomacy?
A. Mixed diplomacy encompasses realist and liberal theories to be used as a policy instrument
B. Mixed diplomacy is when diplomacy is a means to communicate the use or threatened use of other instruments
C. Mixed diplomacy is both a policy instrument and a process
D. None of the above - Define diplomacy.
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 - What is developmental diplomacy?
A. It is an approach to foreign policy that seeks to enhance economic development through trade liberalization
B. A process whereby developed countries create development funds, usually at summit meetings
C. Processes whereby developing countries attempt to negotiate improvements in their position in the international political economy
D. Both b and c - What are some challenges to state-based diplomacy?
A. Diplomats no longer operate within the well-defined shell of the state, rather, they now operate within shifting boundaries of state sovereignty
B. The growth of civil society and non-governmental organizations require a more broad-based diplomacy
C. State-based diplomacy is outdated
D. a and b - Why is state-based diplomacy no longer significant?
A. Because globalization has taken away the focus on the state
B. Because of the increased amount of non-state actors that are significant in the international stage
C. It is still significant, since most diplomatic agency is still the preserve of states
D. b and c - Why did the attacks of September 11, 2001 produce a pessimistic view for diplomacy?
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 - Which ancient country had Nebuchadnezzar II as its monarch?
A. Iran
B. Babylonia
C. Samaria
D. Manchuria - Traditional environmental issues include:
A. Natural resource conservation
B. Climate change
C. Pollution
D. a and c - How do peacebuilding operations differ from traditional form of peacekeeping?
A. They will not take on the mission of running the government in case of collapse
B. They do not get involved in the local politics of the troubled area
C. They entail the use of force rather than relying on the consent of all parties
D. They reject the acceptance of infrastructure development - The most important traditional norm behaviour in the international system is:
A. sovereignty
B. reciprocity
C. linkage
D. territorial respect
