The Dell Theory

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“The Dell Theory of Conflict Prevention,” is a theory that is approved by multiple famous authors. The theories main points are valuable and the theory should be looked upon more seriously. In Thomas Friedman’s essay, “The Dell Theory of Conflict Prevention,” he gives examples of how global supply chains would be constructive to promoting world peace. Friedman feels that if everyone is an ally to each other in some shape or form, then no one will want to engage in war. Madeline Albright would agree with Friedman’s theory according to her writings in “Faith and Diplomacy.” Albright felt that religion should play a factor in the diplomatic system of America, in order for us to maintain some kind of peace with other nations. Friedman and Albright both were looking for a solution to world peace. Albright would agree with this theory from the religious perspective. Appiah argued that an ideal global citizen would be essential to America, in his essays “Making conversation” and “The Primacy of Practice.” Appiah felt that people must have an understanding of each other in order to get along with each other. Both Appiah and Albright would agree with “The Dell Theory of Conflict Prevention.” “The Dell Theory stipulates: No two countries that are both part of a major global supply chain, like Dell’s, will ever fight a war against each other as long as they are both part of the same global supply chain”(Friedman 125).

Albright felt that religion played a prominent role in the way things work. She felt that religion should not be separated from state, but incorporated within it. Albright looked into how religion plays a role in the diplomatic community, and she realizes how vital it really is. “Effective foreign policy requires that we comp...

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...d. Once you are in the chain you are able to receive all of the benefits of being in the chain. The Dell Theory would be very helpful to people in the world today. If people in America practiced the theory they would begin to see the positive effects of the theory. The Dell Theory could have a remarkable impact on the world.

Works Cited

Albright, Madeleine. “Faith and Diplomacy.” Emerging: Contemporary Readings for Writers. Ed. Barclay Barrios. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2010. 23-33. Print.

Appiah, Kwame Anthony. “Making Conversation.” “The Primacy of Practice.” Emerging: Contemporary Readings for Writers. Ed. Barclay Barrios. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2010. 56-75. Print.

Friedman, Thomas. “The Dell Theory of Conflict Prevention.” Emerging: Contemporary Readings for Writers. Ed. Barclay Barrios. Boston: Bedford/St.Martins’s, 2010. 120-140. Print.

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