Isn't about time for a new "tactic?"

di·plo·ma·cy –noun 1. the conduct by government officials of negotiations and other relations between nations. 2. the art or science of conducting such negotiations. 3. skill in managing negotiations, handling people, etc., so that there is little or no ill will; tact:

Take #3, for instance: I believe this is a critical point our nation must address. Ever heard the saying that goes, "Keep your friends close, but your ememies closer....?"