The journey of creating Bar Exam Blueprint has been nothing short of extraordinary, and the overwhelming response to its first edition has been deeply humbling. As one of the Top 7 Best-Selling Law Books on Lazada on December 2024 (which subsequently sold out) it is clear that the book resonated to some aspiring bar candidates. Consequently, majority of the bar aspirants who bought the book passed the 2024 Bar Exams. In this regard, their trust and support in the book have inspired me to revisit and refine this blueprint for success, resulting in this enriched second edition.

Diplomacy is the proverbial adhesive that keeps the world intact. Without it, states would not be able to co-exist and briefly work in harmony. The idea of interdependence assumes that states are willing to set aside their conflicts and collaborate with each other to advance their national interests. If individuals are capable of making rational decisions and avoiding war, then their collective opinions should matter too. The policy climate is the prevailing sentiment among policy makers and other influential individuals. It includes beliefs about what the government, international organizations, and nongovernmental groups should do on the international level—particularly when faced with international conflict or security threats.