DIPLOMACY

Goal: Prevent or settle disputes peacefully through dialogue and negotiation to the mutual advantage of both sides. 

Limitation:  One or more parties may be unwilling to negotiate, compromise, or accept agreement. And peace agreements are easily broken. 

      Diplomacy doesn't always succeed. A negotiated agreement to end a war may be so flawed that it sets a stage for further conflict." - Raymond F. Smith, American Diplomacy. 

What the Bible says: People should "seek peace." (Psalm 34:14) But many people today are "disloyal, . . . not open to any agreement, . . .betrayers." (2 Timothy 3:1-4) Such traits prevent sincere political leaders from resolving conflicts.

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