Multilateralism vs Unilateralism: International Relations

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What is the primary goal of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) according to the National Security Act of 1947?

To make policy recommendations

To enforce laws and maintain law and order

To engage in international trade and commerce

To gather and share intelligence to protect the nation from threats (correct)

What is the term for preventing enemies from obtaining secret information?

Intelligence

Counterintelligence (correct)

Classified

Espionage

What is the primary advantage of multilateralism, as seen in the Gulf War?

Gaining worldwide support (correct)

Access to global markets and resources

Reducing the need for international trade

Focusing on domestic affairs

What is the concept that suggests a country will be richer if it produces what it is best at and imports what it is less efficient at producing?

Comparative advantage Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the practice of spying?

Espionage Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary disadvantage of isolationism, according to the chart?

Limiting access to global markets and resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between the CIA's mission and law enforcement?

The CIA enforces laws and maintains law and order Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of classification, according to the CIA?

To protect national security by keeping information secret Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a Foreign Service Ambassador?

To meet with officials and consult with Washington about U.S. interests Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary critique of realism by idealists?

Realists prioritize security and prosperity over human rights and morality Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of multilateralism?

It enables countries to share the burden of complex and costly operations Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between idealism and pacifism?

Idealism promotes the use of force to spread its beliefs, while pacifism opposes war and violence Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a Foreign Service?

To promote American interests and values abroad Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of unilateralism?

It enables countries to act quickly and independently without compromise Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of realists in their relationships with foreign countries?

Prioritizing security and prosperity in their relationships Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the 3 Cs of negotiations?

To promote peace and stability through compromise and cooperation Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Foreign Service

Promotes peace, supports prosperity, and protects American citizens while advancing U.S. interests abroad
Ambassador's job description: meets with officials, consults with Washington, spearheads local initiatives, and speaks to the media

Negotiation Strategies

3 Cs of negotiations: communication, cooperation, and compromise

Idealism vs. Realism

Idealism: prioritizes internal values and strives to reflect them in foreign policy, e.g., reducing poverty, defending human rights, and promoting religious freedom
Critique of realism: ignores internal values and focuses on core interests like security and prosperity
Realism: prioritizes core interests like security and prosperity, and focuses less on internal affairs of other countries
Critique of idealism: often leads to military intervention and ignores realpolitik

Multilateralism vs. Unilateralism

Multilateralism: allows countries to pool resources, share burdens, and gain international legitimacy
Unilateralism: allows countries to pursue foreign policy goals independently and quickly, without compromise or discussion
Post-WWII multilateral institutions: United Nations, General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, World Bank, and International Monetary Fund
Gulf War example: successful multilateral military operation

Isolationism vs. Engagement

Comparative advantage: a country benefits from producing what it's best at and importing what it's less efficient at
Isolationism advantages: focus on domestic affairs, but disadvantages: limited access to global markets and resources
Engagement advantages: global trade and resources, but disadvantages: distraction from domestic issues

CIA and Intelligence

Mission of CIA: gather and share intelligence to protect the Nation from threats
Intelligence and counterintelligence: gathering information and preventing enemies from obtaining secrets
CIA activities: recruiting foreign agents, translating foreign media, studying satellite images, and code-breaking
National Security Act of 1947: created the CIA
CIA limitations: does not make policy or policy recommendations, and is not a law enforcement organization

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Learn about the pros and cons of multilateralism and unilateralism, including the role of post-WWII institutions like the UN, GATT, World Bank, and IMF in world order, and explore the Gulf War as an example of multilateralism.