6 Foreign Policy
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6.1 Grand Strategy
📖 The overall plan for achieving a nation’s foreign policy goals.
6.1.1 item Grand strategy should be flexible and adaptable, able to respond to changing circumstances and new information.
- rationale:
- The international environment is constantly changing, and grand strategies that are not able to adapt to these changes will quickly become outdated and ineffective.
6.1.2 item Grand strategy should be based on a realistic assessment of a nation’s capabilities and resources.
- rationale:
- A grand strategy that is too ambitious or unrealistic will be difficult to implement and will likely fail.
6.1.3 item Grand strategy should be communicated clearly and effectively to the public.
- rationale:
- The public needs to understand and support a grand strategy in order for it to be successful.
6.1.4 item Grand strategy should be implemented consistently and coherently across all levels of government.
- rationale:
- A grand strategy that is not implemented consistently will be ineffective.
6.1.5 item Grand strategy should be reviewed and updated regularly.
- rationale:
- The international environment is constantly changing, and grand strategies need to be updated regularly to reflect these changes.
6.2 Diplomacy
📖 The art of resolving conflict through negotiation and compromise.
6.2.1 item Negotiation is a process of give and take, not a battle to be won.
- rationale:
- Diplomacy is all about finding mutually acceptable solutions, not about defeating your opponents. If you go into negotiations with the goal of winning at all costs, you’re likely to end up with a bad deal or no deal at all.
6.2.2 item Build relationships with the people you negotiate with.
- rationale:
- Getting to know the people you’re negotiating with can help you understand their interests and motivations. This can make it easier to find common ground and reach an agreement.
6.2.3 item Be willing to compromise.
- rationale:
- In order to reach a deal, both sides will likely have to give up something they want. Be prepared to compromise on the less important issues in order to get what you want on the more important ones.
6.2.4 item Don’t be afraid to walk away from the negotiating table.
- rationale:
- If you’re not happy with the terms of the deal, don’t be afraid to walk away. It’s better to have no deal than a bad deal.
6.2.5 item Diplomacy is a long game.
- rationale:
- Don’t expect to resolve all of your differences in one negotiation session. Diplomacy is a process that can take months or even years. Be patient and persistent, and you’ll eventually achieve your goals.
6.3 Economic Statecraft
📖 The use of economic tools to achieve foreign policy objectives.
6.3.1 item Economic statecraft is a powerful tool that can be used to achieve a wide range of foreign policy objectives.
- rationale:
- Economic statecraft can be used to reward or punish other countries, to promote economic development, or to deter aggression.
6.3.2 item Economic statecraft is most effective when it is used in conjunction with other foreign policy tools, such as diplomacy and military power.
- rationale:
- Economic statecraft can be used to create leverage that can be used to achieve diplomatic or military objectives.
6.3.3 item Economic statecraft can have unintended consequences, so it is important to carefully consider the potential risks and benefits before using it.
- rationale:
- Economic statecraft can damage the US economy or harm relations with other countries.
6.3.4 item The US should use economic statecraft to promote its own economic interests.
- rationale:
- The US should use economic statecraft to create a level playing field for American businesses and workers.
6.3.5 item The US should use economic statecraft to support its allies and partners.
- rationale:
- The US should use economic statecraft to strengthen alliances and partnerships.
6.4 Military Strategy
📖 The planning and execution of military operations to achieve foreign policy goals.
6.4.1 item The ultimate goal of military strategy is to achieve political objectives through the application of force or the threat of force.
- rationale:
- Military power is a tool of statecraft, and its use must be guided by the political goals that the state seeks to achieve.
6.4.2 item Military strategy must be tailored to the specific political context in which it is employed.
- rationale:
- There is no one-size-fits-all approach to military strategy. What works in one situation may not work in another.
6.4.3 item Military strategy must be flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances.
- rationale:
- The battlefield is a constantly changing environment, and military strategy must be able to adapt to new developments.
6.4.4 item Military strategy must be based on sound intelligence.
- rationale:
- Good intelligence is essential for making sound decisions about the use of military force.
6.4.5 item Military strategy must be coordinated with other instruments of statecraft, such as diplomacy and economic sanctions.
- rationale:
- Military power is not the only tool available to states to achieve their goals. Diplomacy and economic sanctions can also be effective tools.
6.5 Intelligence
📖 The gathering and analysis of information to support foreign policy decision-making.
6.5.1 item Intelligence is a tool, not a weapon.
- rationale:
- Intelligence should be used to inform decision-making, not to justify it.
6.5.2 item The best intelligence is objective and unbiased.
- rationale:
- Intelligence should be based on facts, not on preconceived notions or political motivations.
6.5.5 item Intelligence should be used to promote the national security of the United States.
- rationale:
- Intelligence should be used to protect the United States from its enemies and to advance its interests.