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Review Question III: EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT - Diplomatic Power

Scenario:

Two neighboring countries, Country A and Country B, are experiencing a territorial dispute over a group of islands. The dispute has escalated, causing tensions between the two nations. Country A sends its diplomatic envoy to Country B to negotiate a peaceful resolution to the dispute. However, Country B rejects the diplomatic efforts of Country A and refuses to engage in any negotiation.

Based on the powers granted to the Executive Department under the 1987 Constitution, specifically Article VII, Sections 16 and 21:

1. What options are available to the Executive Department of Country A to address the situation?
2. What actions, if any, can the President of Country A take to assert and protect the national interest in the territorial dispute?
3. Under what circumstances can the President resort to other measures aside from diplomatic negotiations?

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