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An 8 page review of the importance of diplomacy in the military. Reviewing the qualities that it takes to be a successful diplomat, the author points to T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia), General Dwight D. Eisenhower, and General Norman Schwarzkopf as being exemplary of these qualities. The author suggests that diplomatic qualities in these men are innate rather than taught but that they can be used as models to teach future generals the importance of diplomacy in achieving and maintaining world peace. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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combat situations. In reality the military performs a much greater function. That function involves interaction with other peoples and their cultures. This interaction can, in fact, be
critical in accomplishing U.S. goals in specific areas. Through positive interaction with the people of the countries where they are deployed good will can be spread and even hostile
people can become more receptive to U.S. intervention and guidance. The duties of those that are higher up in the military hierarchy actually broach on diplomatic at times.
The question presents itself, however, as to how we can prepare our generals to be diplomats. The answer to that question can be found in history as well as
in sociological theory. We can look to the accomplishments and inner drives of such notable figures as General Norman Schwarzkopf, T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia), and General Eisenhower to
illustrate just what we should shoot for in attempting to prepare future leaders to take the helm in world politics. The first step
in preparing our generals for diplomatic duties is to choose men that are most qualified initially to take on such responsibilities. These men must be well grounded in a
number of academic as well as practical areas of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Military generals, after all, must be skilled in administrative, consular, public diplomacy, political, and economic functions
alike. Fulfilling diplomatic duties entails much more than fulfilling simple duties of a job or an occupation, it is frequently a way of life. This occupation directs the interests
of the officers, shapes their values, determines their relationships with others, and pulls people of similar interests and often similar personalities together and thus enhances the interaction among them.
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