A country with very strong economic ties to the united states is allowing human rights violations to take place. based on u.s. foreign policy, which is an appropriate first response?
a. order a military operation to attack the other country order a military operation to attack the other country
b. threaten economic sanctions against the other country threaten economic sanctions against the other country
c. authorize espionage and acts of sabotage against the security of the other country authorize espionage and acts of sabotage against the security of the other country
d. initiate diplomatic talks with the leaders of the other country