Section 5
Modern Foreign Policy
By Boundless
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Standard diplomacy involves government-to-government communication; modern diplomacy has begun to emphasize public diplomacy as well.
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The United Nations is the most important and influential international, intergovernmental organization.
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The international monetary structure involves international institutions, regional trading blocs, private players, and national governments.
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A collective military force (when multiple countries pool their militaries) involves both collective security and collective defense.
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States can give economic aid to help another country, or implement economic sanctions to try and force another country to change policies.
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Arbitration is a form of dispute resolution that can be used to resolve international commercial, investment, and interstate conflicts.