2. 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
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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!
6. Define the following terms
Diplomatic Policies
Foreign Aid
Economic sanctions
Alliances
