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(On a given problem, we may of course need to combine
two or more of these approaches.) How do we articulate
the campaign overall: go for a few key objectives at
any given time, or seek improvement wherever possible
across a broad front?
c)
Areas and Methods for Action
[The prescriptive part of the paper]
i) Areas
[Annex C skeleton attached
will identify those
areas of bilateral, European and global policy where we
should prima facie be improving our bilateral and/or
trilateral cooperation with France and Germany.
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It
will very briefly state where we stand at present and
define in one sentence if possible a general
objective for improvement (or for holding our ground).
It will not set out detailed prescriptions, which must
be left to the expertise of the departments concerned
and in many cases require wider concertation in
Whitehall.]
(ii) Methods: official Instruments, e.g.
strategy for bilateral Summits, with special
emphasis on goal-setting, structuring and public
relations
coordination and goals of other official contacts
at all levels; any areas for improvement
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