Project Summary: National power is the sum of the capabilities of a country to implement successfully its foreign policy, even when policies are opposed by other states or need the cooperation of other states. Power is dynamic, objective and subjective, and both relative and situational. Power and diplomacy are often linked. That said, diplomacy is the art and practice of conducting negotiations among states. It is really a communication process, including transmitting information, intentions, and persuasion (a form of power). Former United States Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger once called diplomacy "the art of restraining power." General rules of diplomacy include whether contacts should be direct or indirect and also includes what level of contact the interaction should involve, as well as how precise or vague messages should be. When states participate in diplomacy, leaders also must consider whether to communicate by message or deed, whether policy issues should be linked or separated during diplomatic negotiations, and also how important the dispute really is. Preparation In preparation for this assessment, use the Resources provided (or others you find) to research world diplomatic negotiations and determine the goals and reasons behind them. It is also important to understand how negotiations occur and the purpose of them. Then, choose a foreign policy issue to research. You will refer to this issue as you complete the assessment. Directions To complete this assessment, refer to your chosen foreign policy issue. (Make sure you cover world diplomatic negotiations and not domestic policy.) Then, answer the following: What are the goal and mission of the foreign policy? Give a brief summary. What is, or was, the nature of those negotiations? What is, or was, the purpose? Do they affect economic competition and cooperation? Does the foreign policy address human rights or environmental issues? Who is, or was, involved? Has technology affected how negotiations have occurred? How might this specific topic affect you directly? What additional questions could you ask about the topic and the negotiations? While content is the most important aspect of your paper, also important are organization, readability, grammar, and spelling. The length of your paper should be determined by its content. Ensure your paper follows APA format. Add headers as appropriate, include a reference page at the end of your paper, and be sure to properly cite and provide references for material you use in your paper, per APA guidelines. The paper you submit should be in a Word document or RTF format. Additional Requirements Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message. APA formatting: Your paper should be formatted according to current APA style and formatting guidelines. Include a title page and a reference page. Length: A typical response will be 46 typed and double-spaced pages. Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point. References: Use at least three references. Distinguished Criteria below Explains a foreign policy issue that involves diplomacy and provides the historical context involved in the issue. Analyzes the nature and purpose of the negotiations involved in a particular foreign policy issue. Analyzes the effects of the negotiations involved in a particular foreign policy issue on economic cooperation and competition and provides support for the conclusions made. Analyzes the effects of the negotiations involved in a particular foreign policy issue on human rights or the environment and provides support for the conclusions made. Analyzes how technology has affected the negotiations involved in a particular foreign policy issue and provides support for the conclusions made. Analyzes how technology has affected the negotiations involved in a particular foreign policy issue and provides support for the conclusions made. Writing is coherent, using evidence to support a central idea in a consistently appropriate format with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.