Why Is Diplomacy Often Preferred Over Use of the Military

question 49

Multiple Choice

Why is diplomacy often preferred over use of the military to settle foreign policy disagreements?

• A)Diplomacy is more likely to be successful.
• B)Diplomacy is more likely to lead to military alliances.
• C)Diplomacy is more likely to lead to isolationism.
• D)Diplomacy is less likely to lead to war.
• E)Diplomacy is less likely to be appropriate for trade disagreements.

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