After the failure of U.S. diplomats in China to predict a Communist victory in 1949, diplomats began reporting only good news for fear of also losing their jobs. Consequently, one can conclude that ________ has the potential to wreck diplomacy.

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The fear of losing jobs due to reporting unfavorable outcomes indicates that political considerations, such as the desire to present only positive news to maintain one's position, can undermine the objectivity and effectiveness of diplomatic efforts.

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