One of the most important issues in world politics today is the interdependence countries have with each other. As Greg noted the consequences of dependence between different countries, it becomes increasingly evident that ill effects become imminent as ulterior agendas motivate drastic action, such as war, between countries. Therefore, the most important way to combat detrimental, drastic action that might be made in an effort to secure internal necessities is for communication between countries to become the most essential and efficient method of policy making.
Because states and their governments, governmental organizations and non-governmental organizations, and corporations are socially and economically dependent on one another, it is most important to have political relationships clearly established to benefit all parties involved. The goal of word politics is to keep open communication with other nations, organizations, and corporations so that we understand one another on issues such as religion, culture, social structure, legal matters, and economics, as well. Misunderstanding of religious and cultural beliefs, in the case of the Middle East, leads to holy wars, which send the world into turmoil. This example shows that any miscommunication may add enough fuel to sustain a fire of world turmoil. Through world politics, following certain tactics and methods (policy), people in power or authority positions make decisions that impact others both individually and as a group. For this reason, any action instigated by one country immediately affects party after party in the process, creating more trouble if made in the midst of miscommunication. The common denominator of Democracy has to be a strong understanding and appreciation of a country's history. This is particularly true while molding the future of underdeveloped Societies. We need respect, patience and a value system in sync with their past and changing environment.
While it is unrealistic to expect countries to “put all the cards on the table” and reveal all their plans for development, both positive and negative, the quality of communication and consideration for all parties involved is one element that cannot be ignored regardless of how futile the efforts might sometimes seem.
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If open communications is best, do you think Barack Obama's comments in one of the debates, in which he said he would reestablish diplomatic relations with rogue states, were correct? Other candidates and many commentators attacked the comments as naive. But it seems to be just what you are calling for. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19933710/
Open communication does not mean that we have an open door policy with all our government officials right up to the highest level. Reestablishment of diplomatic relations with rogue states is a good thing, if done carefully, i.e. send in the lower level diplomats first to feel out if indeed those heads of state want to open and maintain earnest diplomatic relations, or if they use the "reestablishment of diplomatic relations" to prop themselves up and push themselves forward toward the global negotiation table. That is a position they need to earn through serious measures of reform and change of behavior, and we need to be careful that we do not naively step into a situation where the president of the USA is taken advantage of.
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