Ethical and Leadership Issues in Diplomacy
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Scenario:
You are currently serving overseas in a multinational headquarters. The United States and the host nation have been Allies for over half a century and it is located in a pivotal region as relates to the Great Power Competition. After periods of relative peace, a regional competitor has recently taken a series of actions to bolster their influence on the region, to include a recent wave of cyber attacks on the United States and its Allies. Despite these actions of aggression, several key leaders In Washington D.C. have been advocating for reduced manning and funding to your headquarters' mission. The main arguments against support to the partnership revolve around prioritizing resources to higher priority missions and the overall strong capabilities of the host nation in defense. Diplomatic relations between the two nations have taken a turn for the worse, with both sides accusing the other of not pulling their fair share.
Question:
Your Headquarters Commander, a high profile senior leader, recently made the comment on social media: "This partnership is key to our ability to maintain influence in the region. Leadership from the President on down needs to understand that this uncertainty is not good for the United States. Commit to continued funding and manning now!" Due to these comments, the senior leader was removed from command. One of your host nation colleagues approaches you and asks why such a great advocate for the partnership was removed. How do respond to this colleague? What ethical issues are at stake with the removal of the commander?
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I will respond to this colleague by saying that the senior leader will be replaced by another who will also advocate for the partnership. I have to give a reply that is in the interest of the United States, is clear, and has credibility. Also, I will inform him that the leader was removed by a higher decision-making authority. I will be clear and comprehensive in my communication. I will tell him that the US and the host nation are close Allies and that the host nation is located in a pivotal region (a). The US would like to strengthen its ties with the host nation. I will tell him that the relationship between the US and the host country is especially important in the light of the actions taken by a regional competitor including the wave of cyber attacks. My response to the colleague in the host company will be perceptive, understanding, and comprehensive. My response will follow the principles of diplomacy. In addition, I will use circumspection and I will not tell him that important ...
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