Diplomacy in theory and practice

Question 1

The 25th ICHST included a division that increases scholar exchange to make it a more transnational matter

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

According to Haugevik, what led Norway to act on the duty of care despite the diplomatic risks?

Accepted Answer

Its self-identity as a frontrunner for children’s rights

Question 3

Which are some challenges of theorizing digital diplomacy?

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Digital diplomacy being highly context-dependent, Digital diplomacy is a new field with little historical records, The multidisciplinary nature of digital diplomacy, The rapid technological change requiring constant adaptation

Question 4

The assistance provided to citizens abroad reflects a nation's domestic priorities & affects its international standing

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

The ICC's use of Twitter campaign strategies is expected from tribunal entities like theirs

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

According to Ruffini, which narrative of Science and Diplomacy is overemphasised?

Accepted Answer

Collaborative

Question 7

How has digital tech democratised diplomacy?

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Empowering non-state actors and the public to challenge diplomatic institut, Use of celebrities to promote national and international values

Question 8

How did COVID-19 impact digital diplomacy?

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Leaders of the G20 convened in a virtual emergency meeting, States project their national image through visual diplomacy

Question 9

Which of the following involve the adoption of digitalisation by international organisations?

Accepted Answer

Diplomats choose which technologies to embrace in support of their FP goals

Question 10

According to Wong, current theories portray well the micro-social interactions in Diplomacy

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

Which are good case studies to showcase the interplay between science and diplomacy?

Accepted Answer

The German-American pork war, The international Geophysical Year, The 1987 Montreal Protocol

Question 12

How has the changing technological environment affected summit diplomacy?

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Collapsed the time required to travel and meet, Summits have become mediatized events for publics, Online summits lead to face-to-face rituals being pushed aside

Question 13

What is one political, one communicative and one diplomatic challenge of consular assistance?

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Deciding who can and cannot enter country and bilateral implications, Adopt more of citizen-centric perspective (not seeing them as clients), Balance tension between national interests and narrow interests of citizens

Question 14

How has summitry downgraded professionalized diplomacy?

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Increased role of special advisors over traditional diplomats, Diplomats increasingly are faced with political constraints to autonomy

Question 15

Even if summits are photo ops, they sustain the interactive rituals and conviviality necessary to foster diplomacy

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

Why is the actor-centric view of Science and Diplomacy problematic?

Accepted Answer

Diplomats and scientists don't experience science diplomacy in this manner, Fits empirical evidence to the perspective of national interest

Question 17

Which of these are part of the AAAS typology?

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Mobilising diplomats to promote scientific projects transnationally, The use of scientists in diplomatic relations, Using science as soft power in foreign affairs

Question 18

Which of these is false?

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Science diplomacy originated in North America and Europe

Question 19

What are some negative impacts of digitalisation on diplomacy?

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The mixing of private and working life, Diplomats struggling to adapt to new technologies

Question 20

What are the benefits of the relational narrative of science and diplomacy?

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Its focus on the messy contexts of domestic politics, Its illustration of the hybrid culture present in diplomacy, Its recognition of history of science diplomacy beyond the new literature, The wider array of actors and potential units of observation

Question 21

Which of these are part of Ku's conceptualisation of summit diplomacy?

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Explains audiences' agency using political spectatorship, A performance that reveals the fiction of Westphalian state sovereignty

Question 22

What are some positive impacts of digitalisation on Diplomacy?

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Empowering diaspora communities, Improved transparency and communication

Question 23

Which are some categories of rituals by Wong?

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Task-embedded (gifts), Who is included or excluded, Communication rules, Spatial-physical

Question 24

The German-American pork war demonstrates the interplay between health concerns and their use in protectionist policies

Accepted Answer

True

Question 25

According to Ku, when audiences disagree with a summit they will engage in

Accepted Answer

Counter-performance

Question 26

Which of these are operational choices that MFAs have to make to handle crises?

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Information flows, Operational environment, Engaging individuals

Question 27

Which of these best defines the collaborative nature of science and diplomacy?

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A positive-sum game of mutual learning, Made by scientists with a universalist and idealist mindset

Question 28

Which of these are strategic choices that MFAs must make to handle crises?

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Sense making, Meaning making, Decision-making

Question 29

Which are some reasons to use ceremonial rituals aggressively?

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To advance particular understanding of one’s international relationship, Register one’s position, Boost one’s own ego

Question 30

Consular diplomacy has been neglected by parlimentarians

Accepted Answer

False

Question 31

How do theorists aim to understand digital diplomacy despite all its challenges?

Accepted Answer

By focusing on specific aspects of the field rather than big theories

Question 32

1963 Vienna Convention: Assistance must always be in agreement with the laws of the receiving States

Accepted Answer

True

Question 33

Which are some good case studies to showcase the role of audiences in summit diplomacy?

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The World eco Forum in Switzerland, Paris or Glasgow COPs, WTO in Seattle

Question 34

Which of Okano-Heijman's characteristics of consular diplomacy are looked at by the duty of care?

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Outbound consular assistance, Inward consular assistance

Question 35

What is one way in which consulates avoid engaging in Cinderella service?

Accepted Answer

Calling on travellers to be properly prepared and insured

Question 36

Which of these statements is false?

Accepted Answer

Summit diplomacy does not rely on leader's personalities

Question 37

Which is true of the 1987 Montreal Protocol?

Accepted Answer

It shows how science informs public policy even when there is no consensus

Question 38

While Bjola & Manor focus on the transition towards hybrid diplomacy, Adler-Nissen & Eggeling see them as blended

Accepted Answer

True

Question 39

Which of these are lines between what diplomats see as ‘real’ diplomatic work and other types of activities

Accepted Answer

Horizontal

Question 40

How have new digital technologies, as well as the rise of social media, impacted government relations with citizens?

Accepted Answer

More attention on crisis and the impact of images on domestic emotions, Need to correctly approach citizens through the right channels, Higher expectations on the MFA ‘services’ for citizens in foreign nations, Highlight slow adoption of new tools by consular services

Diplomacy in theory and practice

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Diplomacy in theory and practice

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