To resolve conflicts peacefully

To promote economic growth

To protect national interests

To maintain the balance of power

Negotiation

Mediation

Arbitration

Military force

To prevent conflicts from escalating

To promote cooperation between nations

To build trust and understanding between different cultures

All of the above

The negotiation of the Iran nuclear deal

The signing of the Paris Agreement on climate change

The resolution of the Cuban Missile Crisis

All of the above

The rise of nationalism and populism

The increasing interconnectedness of the world

The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction

All of the above

By increasing the number of diplomatic missions around the world

By training diplomats in new skills and technologies

By promoting public awareness of the importance of diplomacy

All of the above

Diplomacy will become increasingly important in the 21st century

Diplomacy will become less important in the 21st century

Diplomacy will remain important, but its role will change

It is impossible to predict the future of diplomacy

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

All of the above

Working in different cultures

Dealing with difficult people

Negotiating complex agreements

All of the above

The opportunity to travel the world

The chance to make a difference in the world

The satisfaction of helping to resolve conflicts

All of the above

Get a degree in international relations or a related field

Gain experience working in government or a non-governmental organization

Pass the Foreign Service Exam

All of the above

Embassies

Consulates

Permanent missions to international organizations

All of the above

Ambassadors are appointed by the head of state, while consuls are appointed by the foreign minister

Ambassadors represent their country in a foreign country, while consuls provide services to their citizens living in a foreign country

Ambassadors are responsible for political relations, while consuls are responsible for commercial relations

All of the above

To provide a forum for dialogue between nations

To promote international cooperation

To maintain international peace and security

All of the above

The increasing number of member states

The growing complexity of global issues

The lack of consensus on many issues

All of the above