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The study suggests that Chinas foreign aid activities in Africa and Latin America serve the PRCs immediate economic interests, while those in Southeast Asia relate to longer term diplomatic or strategic objectives.— Open CRS: Recent Reports
"There has long been a view within French diplomatic circles that Bashar al-Assad really wants to end Syria's habit of trouble-making and re-enter the community of nations, but until recently had been undermined by the older elements of the regime left over from his father's days," says one French official involved France's evolving relationship with Damascus.— Top Stories - Google News
The CAP calls for "a prolonged U.S. engagement using all elements of U.S. national power -- diplomatic, economic and military -- in a sustained effort that could last as long as another 10 years."— Recent articles from SocialistWorker.org
I will draw on all my experience with the world and its leaders, and all the tools at our disposal -- diplomatic, economic, military, and the power of our ideals -- to build the foundations for a stable and enduring peace ...— defective yeti
We must use what has been called smart power, the full range of tools at our disposal -- diplomatic, economic, military, political, legal, and cultural -- picking the right tool or combination of tools for each situation.— Indybay newswire

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