Assignment Instructions

This assignment is an essay assignment of 4 questions. You must do question number 3 but can choose 2 of the other 3 to do. Your essays will be a 2 pages each minimum but not more than 3 pages, double spaced, Times New Roman font, to test knowledge and assimilation of the course objectives. The exclusive use of required texts, readings, videos and websites from this course is mandatory. Please ensure you use citations in Turabian format. This final assignment measures the following course objectives:

CO-1: Analyze the historical practice of diplomacy by states.
CO-2: Assess the use of diplomacy by states to implement their national security strategies.
CO-3: Examine the cross cultural challenges to diplomacy.
CO-4: Explain the role of US diplomatic missions in fostering diplomacy

Exam Questions

Q1. Review the 2010 and 2015 National Security Strategy of the Obama Administration. List,analyze and contrast the core national security interests of the United States, determining if it honestly assesses the current threat array. Use examples.

Q2: Analyze how the U.S. military and the Department of State would use soft power in completing their mission. What are the limitations of soft power?

Q3: Analyze the 2 case studies of the 2 combatant commanders relieved for policy differences. Defend either side's conduct by the use of examples.

Q4: Explain the importance of specific strategic partnerships and alliance. What does the near future hold for the US in terms of strategic partnerships?