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karthikpandian19
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Between the beginning of World War II and the fall of the Soviet Union, United States foreign policy was governed by one overriding principle: the country must defend itself against "any perceived menace" to national security. The Soviet Union was, from the end of World War II until its demise, perceived to be just that menace.
The end of the Cold War, however, along with a belated recognition of the limitations of American resources, has brought about a new scenario. No longer able to rely upon the dictates of one overriding policy, the government suddenly finds itself faced with decisions that require either a subtle reading of American ideals or the reconciliation of seemingly contradictory objectives. For example, in the case of the civil war and apparent genocide in Bosnia, which ideal--non-intervention in national self-determination, or advocacy of human rights--should the United States pursue? To what degree does our support for the authority of the United Nations tie the nation's hands? In terms of world economics, should the United States support universal free trade, once viewed as an extremely effective weapon against the Soviets, even though the United States, with its weakened economy, may not ably compete on such a playing field? The only certainty is that the future holds difficult and potentially controversial choices for United States policy makers.
The passage cites which of the following as the reason that the Unites States currently faces a dilemma in formulating a foreign policy concerning the war in Bosnia?
Bosnia is part of what was formerly the Soviet bloc, and thus falls under former United States-Soviet policies.
The United States lacks the economic and military power necessary to influence events in the region.
United States policy makers can identify no ideals pertinent to the events in the region.
The United States does not have compelling evidence that genocide is actually being committed in Bosnia.
Attempts to prepare such a policy have been frustrated by the existence of several apparently conflicting objectives.
The end of the Cold War, however, along with a belated recognition of the limitations of American resources, has brought about a new scenario. No longer able to rely upon the dictates of one overriding policy, the government suddenly finds itself faced with decisions that require either a subtle reading of American ideals or the reconciliation of seemingly contradictory objectives. For example, in the case of the civil war and apparent genocide in Bosnia, which ideal--non-intervention in national self-determination, or advocacy of human rights--should the United States pursue? To what degree does our support for the authority of the United Nations tie the nation's hands? In terms of world economics, should the United States support universal free trade, once viewed as an extremely effective weapon against the Soviets, even though the United States, with its weakened economy, may not ably compete on such a playing field? The only certainty is that the future holds difficult and potentially controversial choices for United States policy makers.
The passage cites which of the following as the reason that the Unites States currently faces a dilemma in formulating a foreign policy concerning the war in Bosnia?
Bosnia is part of what was formerly the Soviet bloc, and thus falls under former United States-Soviet policies.
The United States lacks the economic and military power necessary to influence events in the region.
United States policy makers can identify no ideals pertinent to the events in the region.
The United States does not have compelling evidence that genocide is actually being committed in Bosnia.
Attempts to prepare such a policy have been frustrated by the existence of several apparently conflicting objectives.
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