There are many reasons for conflicts between nations (competition for resources and territory, differences in ideology, religion/ethinicity). how can diplomacy be used to resolve a conflict?

“i think it is very plausible that if there are five votes to end the death penalty, it could be with the people who are on the court right now,” - smith

so basically it is not clearly and consistently imposed

"globalization has greatly impacted the united states and american citizens. first and foremost, globalization has spread american influence throughout the world. globalization has opened up more markets for the united states, which in effect american companies sell their products worldwide. there has been a rise of multinational corporations and their influence has greatly increased."

to keep us neatruel and not get involved in any wars

he assumed control of treaty negotiations with a hostile power