It is important to communicate the State Department’s views about elections clearly and directly to her. The leader of Myca’s opposition party, which is in the minority in parliament, fully supports the protesters. He went on television calling the president’s move to cancel elections “outrageous” and said the president is “using the hurricane crisis as an excuse.”
You want to do something that will calm all sides down so that aid groups can deliver the humanitarian aid Mycans desperately need.
Diplomats maintain dialogue with both government leaders and opposition figures so that when conflicts arise the diplomat can help diffuse tensions.
The president has the power to call for elections, but also the power to crack down on protesters. The opposition leader is very popular with the protesters, and they will likely listen if he tells them to remain peaceful.
You have never met either leader before. Whoever you call, you’ll want to build a good relationship with them while steering the situation toward a positive outcome.
Period
After World War II, the United States entered into what was known as a “Cold War” with the Soviet Union, its allies, and other communist nations. This period included open conflict as well as global political, ideological, and economic rivalry. To combat the influence and spread of communism around the world, the United States used diplomacy to promote democracy.
