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
Related Mcqs:
- 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C. State-based diplomacy is outdated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 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 - How is traditional diplomacy distinguished from its predecessors in the ancient and medieval worlds?
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 - 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 - King Amanullah acceded to the throne of Afghanistan in 1919. Which significant event took place in this year in the history of Afghanistan?
A. It regained complete independence from British
B. it signed treaty of partial independence with British
C. it accepted British supremacy
D. it started the war of independence with British - Which significant incident took place in the history of Afghanistan in 2004?
A. Nation’s first census took place
B. Nation’s first elections took place
C. Nation’s first Television network was started
D. None of these - Of the countless items invented by the Chinese, what did they invent in 700 that would have a significant effect on the future of the world?
A. Astronomy
B. Solar power
C. Gunpowder
D. Abacus - “Structural adjustment programs” are a significant part of _________ policies directed toward the government of developing countries.
A. WTO
B. GATT
C. NIEO
D. IMF
