Refers to the pursuit of foreign policy objectives with the aid of conspicuous displays of military power.

Question

·The stronger nation implies a direct threat of warfare, should the weaker nation refuse to cooperate.

Which term describes this type of diplomacy, which was used specifically to describe American actions during Panama's revolution?
Responses
A "Containment""Containment"
B "Power Projection""Power Projection"
C "Dollar Diplomacy""Dollar Diplomacy"
D "Big Stick Diplomacy"

Answer 1

The term that describes the type of diplomacy characterized by the use of military power to pursue foreign policy objectives, specifically as it relates to American actions during Panama's revolution, is D "Big Stick Diplomacy." This term was popularized by President Theodore Roosevelt and refers to the idea of negotiating peacefully while simultaneously displaying military power.