Public Diplomacy

The assignment is a discussion board thread: Article: https://www.jstor.org/stable/25097996 In 1–2 sentences, briefly summarize the author’s argument from the article link above. In another 1–2 sentences, offer a concise defense of the argument. Why is it at least plausible or rationally defensible? For the remainder of your response, offer a critique of the article. What are the limits, problems, or gaps in the author’s argument? Provide at least 3 Internet sources to support your claims. ?Any and all quotations must be in the footnotes, not the body of the text. All references to the textbook reading only require a page number in parentheses referencing the source. Turabian style and citation Required word count for this thread (400–500 words) Three or more major class conceptual points are clearly supported by the following: • Identify the role of soft power, like human rights, humanitarian aid, and civil liberties, as a key effective tool of US foreign policy. • Determine the extent to which living in a multipolar world influences the effectiveness or weakness of US foreign policy. • Assess the ability of the US to remain a global power by crafting a balancing strategy pitting adversaries against one another. • Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts) ***Writer: Please keep your references handy because I will follow up this thread with you writing a response a few days later. You may want to use the same references*** In addition to finding 3 internet sources mentioned above, please use the textbook link below in addition to at least 2 other references of your own choosing (minimum 6 references) Textbook: Rising Threats, Enduring Challenges: Readings in U.S. Foreign Policy by Andrew Price-Smith