Question
Statement:
Following the rise in tensions due to an ongoing war between two countries, several nations have imposed economic restrictions and diplomatic measures to pressure the involved parties to negotiate. International organisations have also started humanitarian programmes to provide essential supplies to civilians affected by the conflict. Experts believe that such coordinated efforts may encourage peaceful discussions and reduce further escalation of the situation. Assumptions:
I. Economic and diplomatic pressure can influence countries involved in the conflict to consider negotiations.
II. Humanitarian assistance is necessary to address the problems faced by civilians during war.
III. All countries involved in the conflict will immediately stop fighting after international pressure. Which of the following assumptions is/are implicit from the given statement?
Solution
Assumption I: The statement says countries are using pressure measures to encourage peaceful discussions. This indicates the belief that such actions may influence the conflicting nations.\ Assumption II: The statement mentions humanitarian programmes to provide essential supplies to affected civilians. This action is based on the assumption that civilians need support during the conflict. Assumption III: The statement only says these efforts may encourage negotiations and reduce escalation. It does not assume that the war will definitely stop immediately. Therefore, only assumptions I and II are implicit.
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