Foreign Policy

American Foreign Policy Goals

Preserve national security and promote a safe global environment

Promote world peace, maintain a balance of powers, and work with other countries to solve international problems

Promote democratic values, human rights especially with countries with political choice and the rule of law

Further foreign trade, global economic cooperation and continue involvement in international organizations

Who makes Foreign Policy??

President is the commander and chief, congress is the only body who can declare war.

President sets the mood and agenda for policy making

Department of State - Primary duty is the security of the nation

Diplomats - watchdog in foreign countries. Try to solve issues before they become to large

Ambassadors - protect U.S. interests and citizens in foreign countries.

National Security Council - consists of the president, vice president, secretary of state, and the secretary of defense.

The Central Intelligence Agency - gather and analyze information

Department of Defense - specializes on defense policy. Headquarters is the Pentagon. The Joint Chiefs of Staff (5 members) advise the president directly.

Defense Policies

Covert Operations - secret operations to prevent full scale military involvement

Political Coercion - Break ties with a country, boycotts, restrict tourism

Military Intervention- Most interventions are brief and are a last resort

War...... We all know what that means!

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Diplomatic Policies

Foreign Aid

Economic sanctions

Alliances