The job of a diplomat is to help keep good relations with another country. A diplomat gives her country advice on how to act without causin

offense. Sometimes a diplomat has to offer a handshake and a smile-even when relations between nations are troubled. When divisive issues

come up, she must help keep the conflict from spinning out of control. Beyond just striving for peace, though, a diplomat must be able to assert the

needs of her country.

What are divisive issues?

  1. ideas that are similar

O2 plans that are popular

  1. policies that relate to peacekeeping

O4. problems that cause disagreements