Worksheet - BATNA Analysis
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Worksheet - BATNA Analysis
Step 1: Party 1’s (You) Position:
What does Party 1 want?
The United States, which acquired the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803, is referred to as Party For a number of
reasons, including territorial expansion, economic gain, national security, and political clout, the US desired to buy the
territory. By acquiring the Louisiana Territory, the United States was able to consolidate its status as a major world power
and further its strategic objectives by taking control of a sizable and resource-rich part of North America.
Step 2: Consider Party 1’s Interests:
Identify the interests that have lead Party 1 to their position.
1.
Military Conquest
2.
Diplomatic Pressure
3.
Alternative Trade Routes
4.
Status
Step 3: Determine Party 1’s Alternatives (include listing the BATNA and WATNA)
Military Conquest
Pros:
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Could result in a swift acquisition of the territory
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Would enable the United States to establish control over the region
Cons:
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Would likely result in significant loss of life and resources
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Could lead to conflict with France and other European powers
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Could be seen as aggressive and could damage the United States' reputation on the world stage
Diplomatic Pressure
Pros:
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Could be a relatively low-risk option
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Could result in a negotiated agreement that is beneficial to both parties
Cons:
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May not be effective in persuading France to sell the territory
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Could damage diplomatic relations between the United States and France
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Could be a time-consuming process and could delay the United States' expansion plans
Alternative Trade Routes
Pros:
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Could provide the United States with new trade opportunities and access to new markets
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Could reduce the nation's dependence on the Mississippi River
Cons:
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Could be a costly and time-consuming process to build new trade routes
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May not be as efficient or effective as controlling the Mississippi River
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Could require significant negotiation with other nations to establish new trade routes
Status
Pros:
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Could avoid conflict with France and other European powers
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Could maintain the existing trade arrangements and territorial boundaries
Cons:
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Could limit the United States' ability to expand westward and gain control of new territories
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Could be seen as a missed opportunity to strengthen the nation's position and influence
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May not address the underlying issues that led the United States to pursue the Louisiana Purchase in the
first place.
Step 5:
It is feasible that the United States would have pursued different trade channels as a backup strategy based on the historical
context and the benefits and drawbacks of each choice.
Step 6:
Parties 2 and 3 in the Louisiana Purchase discussions relate to the country then governed by Napoleon Bonaparte, France.
Napoleon wanted to raise money to support his military efforts in Europe, so he sold the Louisiana Territory to the United
States (Party 1).
Step 7:
1.
Need for funds to finance military campaigns
2.
Desire to remove the British threat to the colony
3.
Lack of profitability of the colony
4.
Potential for improved diplomatic relations with the United States
Step 8:
1.
Retaining the territory and bolstering fortifications
2.
Transferring the land to another foreign power
3.
Leasing the territory to the United States
4.
Holding out for a better deal
Step 9:
Keeping the territory and strengthening defenses
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Pro: France would retain control over the Louisiana Territory and potentially prevent British or American
aggression. It could also continue to extract resources from the territory.
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Con: Strengthening the defenses of the Louisiana Territory would be costly and may not be sustainable in the long
term. It could also lead to conflict with the United States or other foreign powers.
Selling the territory to another foreign power
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Pro: France could potentially receive a better deal from another foreign power, or avoid conflict with the United
States by selling the territory to a neutral power.
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Con: The ongoing war in Europe could make it difficult to find a buyer for the territory, and selling to a hostile power
like Great Britain could have negative diplomatic and military consequences.
Leasing the territory to the United States
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Pro: France could generate revenue from the United States without completely relinquishing control of the territory.
It could also improve diplomatic relations with the United States.
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Con: Leasing the territory could be politically unpopular in France, and may not provide as much revenue as selling
it outright.
Holding out for a better deal
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Pro: France could potentially receive a better deal from the United States or another foreign power if negotiations
were to continue. It could also potentially generate more revenue from the Louisiana Territory in the meantime.
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Con: Holding out for a better deal could be risky, as it could result in missed opportunities or the need to invest
more resources in the territory without a clear path forward. It could also sour diplomatic relations with the United
States or other foreign powers
.
Step 10:
Holding out for a better deal
Step 11:
1.
The size of the Louisiana Territory
2.
The cost of defending and maintaining the territory
3.
The potential for conflict with other powers
4.
The value of the land and its resources
Step 12:
Negotiation should always start with an open and polite discourse that sets a good mood and clarifies the objectives
and expectations of all parties involved. This can be accomplished by actively listening, posing open-ended queries,
and demonstrating an interest in comprehending and taking into account the viewpoints of the other party.
Step 13:
You can get the best results in a negotiation by incorporating crucial negotiating tactics including a cooperative tone,
active listening, and concessions. Here are some pointers for implementing these tactics:
1.
Establishing a collaborative tone
2.
Active listening
3.
Concessions
Step 14:
The Louisiana Purchase's major agreement was that France would cede to the United States imperial rights over the
western half of the Mississippi River basin; secondary accords included:
1.
The U.S. would pay France 60 million francs ($11.25 million) for the land and assume responsibility for any
outstanding debts owed to American citizens by France, up to a total of 3.75 million francs.
2.
The French would cede control of the territory to the U.S. government, which would then assume
responsibility for governing and protecting the people living there.
3.
The U.S. government would allow the people living in the newly acquired territory to maintain their existing
customs and religious practices.
4.
The boundary between the United States and Spanish Florida would be clarified and the U.S. would
relinquish any claims to Texas in exchange for Spain relinquishing its claims to the Oregon Country.
Step 15: Negotiated Agreement
Now that you have completed the negotiation, it is good to reflect on the following:
1.
Is the agreement that you have negotiated durable? Yes
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2.
Are there any follow-ups that are required of the parties? Any outstanding requests? Yes
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3.
Have you maintained or bettered the any existing relationship, if applicable?
Yes
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