History, constitution, institution and interest groups are covered by the domestic policy by which the government establishes within the nation's borders and last Monday (July 12, 2010), we had a discussion on the extension of the domestic policy, the Foreign Policy, an instrument used to widen the scope of a country's policies. In foreign policy, the government advances its interest in the world politics. It has 3 non-negotiable elements; First, the national interest which includes the territorial integrity and political development. Second, economic development and the third is the protection of nationals. In Foreign Policy Making, there are continuous stages /processes being followed before a policy can be formulated and implemented.
In decision-making, you decide what significant question needs to be addressed and you identify your international interest apart from the 3 non-negotiable elements.
In implementation, you basically implement your goals and actions through diplomacy but there are factors that influence the implementation of goals: (nature of the state/country's government system, type of society, legal norms, economic state of the country and international climate).
In results and consequences, you examine the effects of the policies.
Lastly, you evaluate but it never ends in evaluation because you still need to revise it or do some adjustment.
Foreign Policy Making is a stirring process, "it never ends" because after you adjust, you start all over again. It is also your choice whether you would want to implement it, immediately (now), midterm (3 years) or long term (6 years).
While writing this blog, I thought of my midterm exam paper because it's about the Mindanao Peace Process and Moro Problem."In the Philippine setting, are the Filipino nationals, protected? How does our political leader ensures a strong territorial integrity? What are the instruments used in measuring the quality of life and social progress, is it by GDP and GNP only? How about GNH (Gross National Happiness) ??? I will not be surprised if one day, the 3 stars in the Philippine flag that represents the Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao will become two because of the Moros/Muslims want to have freedom or "secession". Now, who has the power over the South China Sea, Spratly's Island and Sabah? Look at the Filipinos, instead of living in harmony with each another; they ought to harm one another because of self-interest. Each side has its own goals and this prevents the country from developing. This is a challenge to the new Philippine president, Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III. I am looking forward to his policies toward the betterment of the country especially on "how he and his appointed peace panels/officials can solve the unresolved and unending conflict in Mindanao".
In decision-making, you decide what significant question needs to be addressed and you identify your international interest apart from the 3 non-negotiable elements.In implementation, you basically implement your goals and actions through diplomacy but there are factors that influence the implementation of goals: (nature of the state/country's government system, type of society, legal norms, economic state of the country and international climate).
In results and consequences, you examine the effects of the policies.
Lastly, you evaluate but it never ends in evaluation because you still need to revise it or do some adjustment.
Foreign Policy Making is a stirring process, "it never ends" because after you adjust, you start all over again. It is also your choice whether you would want to implement it, immediately (now), midterm (3 years) or long term (6 years).
While writing this blog, I thought of my midterm exam paper because it's about the Mindanao Peace Process and Moro Problem."In the Philippine setting, are the Filipino nationals, protected? How does our political leader ensures a strong territorial integrity? What are the instruments used in measuring the quality of life and social progress, is it by GDP and GNP only? How about GNH (Gross National Happiness) ??? I will not be surprised if one day, the 3 stars in the Philippine flag that represents the Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao will become two because of the Moros/Muslims want to have freedom or "secession". Now, who has the power over the South China Sea, Spratly's Island and Sabah? Look at the Filipinos, instead of living in harmony with each another; they ought to harm one another because of self-interest. Each side has its own goals and this prevents the country from developing. This is a challenge to the new Philippine president, Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III. I am looking forward to his policies toward the betterment of the country especially on "how he and his appointed peace panels/officials can solve the unresolved and unending conflict in Mindanao".
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