American Foreign Policy and Diplomacy Flashcards
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The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) of 1977 prohibits American companies and individuals from doing what in international business?
Answer: Bribing foreign government officials to obtain business
The FCPA makes it illegal to bribe foreign officials for business advantages and requires accurate accounting of international transactions.
Which concept describes a U.S. foreign policy approach that prioritizes building and leading multilateral coalitions rather than acting unilaterally?
Answer: Multilateralism
Multilateralism emphasizes working through alliances, international institutions, and coalitions to achieve foreign policy goals.
The Helsinki Accords of 1975, signed by the U.S. and 34 other nations, were significant because they:
Answer: Linked European security to human rights commitments
The Helsinki Final Act linked Cold War security arrangements to human rights provisions, giving dissidents in Soviet bloc countries a legal basis for activism.
What does the term 'Track II diplomacy' refer to in U.S. foreign policy practice?
Answer: Informal dialogue between non-governmental actors to complement official diplomacy
Track II diplomacy involves academics, think tanks, NGOs, and former officials in unofficial dialogue that can explore options unavailable to formal government talks.
The U.S. policy of 'strategic ambiguity' regarding Taiwan means that:
Answer: The U.S. deliberately leaves unclear whether it would defend Taiwan militarily
Strategic ambiguity is intended to deter both a Chinese attack on Taiwan and a Taiwanese declaration of independence by keeping U.S. intentions uncertain.
Which term describes a foreign policy strategy of using economic, informational, and diplomatic tools—rather than military force—as the primary means of influence?
Answer: Soft power
Soft power, a concept developed by Joseph Nye, refers to the ability to shape others' preferences through attraction, culture, and institutions rather than coercion.
The Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI), launched by the U.S. in 2003, is designed to:
Answer: Interdict shipments of weapons of mass destruction and related materials at sea, in the air, and on land
The PSI is a global partnership of over 100 countries that cooperate to intercept WMD-related shipments, especially those linked to proliferant states and non-state actors.