17: Foreign Policy
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\(\newcommand{\avec}{\mathbf a}\) \(\newcommand{\bvec}{\mathbf b}\) \(\newcommand{\cvec}{\mathbf c}\) \(\newcommand{\dvec}{\mathbf d}\) \(\newcommand{\dtil}{\widetilde{\mathbf d}}\) \(\newcommand{\evec}{\mathbf e}\) \(\newcommand{\fvec}{\mathbf f}\) \(\newcommand{\nvec}{\mathbf n}\) \(\newcommand{\pvec}{\mathbf p}\) \(\newcommand{\qvec}{\mathbf q}\) \(\newcommand{\svec}{\mathbf s}\) \(\newcommand{\tvec}{\mathbf t}\) \(\newcommand{\uvec}{\mathbf u}\) \(\newcommand{\vvec}{\mathbf v}\) \(\newcommand{\wvec}{\mathbf w}\) \(\newcommand{\xvec}{\mathbf x}\) \(\newcommand{\yvec}{\mathbf y}\) \(\newcommand{\zvec}{\mathbf z}\) \(\newcommand{\rvec}{\mathbf r}\) \(\newcommand{\mvec}{\mathbf m}\) \(\newcommand{\zerovec}{\mathbf 0}\) \(\newcommand{\onevec}{\mathbf 1}\) \(\newcommand{\real}{\mathbb R}\) \(\newcommand{\twovec}[2]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\ctwovec}[2]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\threevec}[3]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cthreevec}[3]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\fourvec}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cfourvec}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\fivevec}[5]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \\ #5 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cfivevec}[5]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \\ #5 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\mattwo}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{rr}#1 \amp #2 \\ #3 \amp #4 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\laspan}[1]{\text{Span}\{#1\}}\) \(\newcommand{\bcal}{\cal B}\) \(\newcommand{\ccal}{\cal C}\) \(\newcommand{\scal}{\cal S}\) \(\newcommand{\wcal}{\cal W}\) \(\newcommand{\ecal}{\cal E}\) \(\newcommand{\coords}[2]{\left\{#1\right\}_{#2}}\) \(\newcommand{\gray}[1]{\color{gray}{#1}}\) \(\newcommand{\lgray}[1]{\color{lightgray}{#1}}\) \(\newcommand{\rank}{\operatorname{rank}}\) \(\newcommand{\row}{\text{Row}}\) \(\newcommand{\col}{\text{Col}}\) \(\renewcommand{\row}{\text{Row}}\) \(\newcommand{\nul}{\text{Nul}}\) \(\newcommand{\var}{\text{Var}}\) \(\newcommand{\corr}{\text{corr}}\) \(\newcommand{\len}[1]{\left|#1\right|}\) \(\newcommand{\bbar}{\overline{\bvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\bhat}{\widehat{\bvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\bperp}{\bvec^\perp}\) \(\newcommand{\xhat}{\widehat{\xvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\vhat}{\widehat{\vvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\uhat}{\widehat{\uvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\what}{\widehat{\wvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\Sighat}{\widehat{\Sigma}}\) \(\newcommand{\lt}{<}\) \(\newcommand{\gt}{>}\) \(\newcommand{\amp}{&}\) \(\definecolor{fillinmathshade}{gray}{0.9}\)- 17.0: Introduction
- This page discusses the complexity of U.S. foreign policy, emphasizing the government's engagement with international actors to tackle issues such as terrorism and human trafficking while promoting trade. It highlights the President's role in military decisions and Congress's influence through treaty approval and funding. The text explores the differing priorities between these branches and aims to contrast foreign and domestic policymaking methods.
- 17.1: Defining Foreign Policy
- This page outlines the complexities of U.S. foreign policy, including its definition, objectives, types, and challenges. Key goals involve citizen protection, global resource access, and the promotion of human rights. It examines the impact of WWII on international relations and the role of organizations like the UN and NATO. The interplay of trade, diplomacy, and military actions is highlighted, along with the challenges of varying global commitments and unique relational dynamics. U.S.
- 17.2: Foreign Policy Instruments
- This page explains U.S. foreign policy outputs, distinguishing between broadly focused, long-term decisions and sharply focused, unilateral actions by the president. It details the role of Congress, significant public laws, international agreements, and appointments that influence policy formulation. The text outlines presidential powers in foreign policy, including troop deployment and summits, and contrasts isolationist and internationalist appointees.
- 17.3: Institutional Relations in Foreign Policy
- This page details the complexities of U.S. foreign policymaking, highlighting the balance of power between the president and Congress, where presidents typically lead but need congressional support for funding and treaties. It discusses the impact of political polarization on foreign policy, contrasting historical norms with contemporary challenges under administrations like Obama's and Trump's.
- 17.4: Approaches to Foreign Policy
- This page outlines the evolution of U.S. foreign policy, highlighting classic and contemporary approaches like isolationism, neoconservatism, and selective engagement. After WWII and the Cold War, U.S. strategies shifted towards balancing military presence with avoiding overreach. The rise of transnational terrorism has led to a hybrid foreign policy approach. The U.S.
- 17.5: Key Terms
- This page defines key international relations concepts such as balance of power and trade, and explores diplomatic approaches like isolationism and liberal internationalism. It discusses U.S. foreign policy strategies, including containment and neoconservatism, along with military alliances like NATO. The page also outlines types of international agreements and highlights the United Nations' role in global peace and cooperation.
- 17.6: Summary
- This page outlines U.S. foreign policy's key influencers, including the president and Congress, and its main objectives: safeguarding the U.S. and allies, resource access, global power balance, and human rights promotion. Challenges arise from global authority gaps, diverse governance perspectives, transnational issues, and varying national situations.
- 17.7: Review Questions
- This page explores the complexities of U.S. foreign policy compared to domestic policy, discussing various types and goals of foreign policy. It highlights key differences in policymaking, legislative powers, and historical contexts such as the War Powers Resolution and Cold War containment. The text addresses budget impacts on foreign policy, legislative activities regarding domestic versus foreign issues, and schools of thought including neoconservatism.
- 17.8: Critical Thinking Questions
- This page presents questions about U.S. foreign policy, emphasizing international collaboration, key challenges, the influence of the president versus cabinet, preferred philosophies, and strategies for garnering support for initiatives. It encourages personal opinions and reflections on the complexities of U.S. foreign relations and policymaking.
- 17.9: Suggestions for Further Study
- This page features a compilation of references focusing on American foreign policy, presidential war powers, treaty politics, and soft power, authored by prominent scholars. It examines the historical and political dynamics of U.S. international relations and the balance of power in the American system.