COM3705
Assignment 3 PORTFOLIO Semester 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
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Due date: 23 May 2025
QUESTION 1: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS – DIPLOMACY AND
MISINFORMATION
1.1 Introduction
Diplomacy plays a vital role in shaping peaceful international relations through dialogue
and negotiation. However, diplomacy can be derailed by misinformation—false or
misleading information that influences public opinion and policy decisions. This essay
explores a diplomatic breakdown between the United States and South Africa following
the expulsion of Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool. US Secretary Marco Rubio and former
President Donald Trump made controversial public remarks about South Africa‘s land
policy and its genocide case against Israel, sparking diplomatic tensions. These
comments, widely viewed as misinformation, created a rift between the two states. The
essay will define diplomacy and misinformation, analyse how the situation reflects a
failure in diplomatic conduct, and propose more appropriate diplomatic channels. The
importance of accurate international communication, formal diplomacy, and avoiding
Terms of use
misinformation is emphasised through reference to prescribed
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Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
Assignment 3 PORTFOLIO Semester 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique Number:
Due date: 23 May 2025
QUESTION 1: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS – DIPLOMACY AND
MISINFORMATION
1.1 Introduction
Diplomacy plays a vital role in shaping peaceful international relations through dialogue
and negotiation. However, diplomacy can be derailed by misinformation—false or
misleading information that influences public opinion and policy decisions. This essay
explores a diplomatic breakdown between the United States and South Africa following
the expulsion of Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool. US Secretary Marco Rubio and former
President Donald Trump made controversial public remarks about South Africa‘s land
policy and its genocide case against Israel, sparking diplomatic tensions. These
comments, widely viewed as misinformation, created a rift between the two states. The
essay will define diplomacy and misinformation, analyse how the situation reflects a
failure in diplomatic conduct, and propose more appropriate diplomatic channels. The
importance of accurate international communication, formal diplomacy, and avoiding
Terms of use
misinformation is emphasised through reference to prescribed
By makingsources
use of thisincluding West
document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
