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Interest Groups Deploy a Variety of Tactics in an Attempt

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Interest groups deploy a variety of tactics in an attempt to influence foreign policy making. Discuss one interest group that is active in attempting to influence U.S. foreign policy, and explain how this group tries to accomplish its goals. Overall, are there more positives or negatives that result from interest group activities when it comes to foreign policy making?


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