Foundations of Foreign Policy
What is foreign policy
Foreign policy is a government’s plan for dealing with other nations
Who is responsible for leading U.S. foreign policy?
The President of the United States.
What is an international organization?
A group of countries working together to solve global issues.
Identify one common cause of conflict between countries.
Competition for resources, power, or territory.
Identify two goals of U.S. foreign policy.
Protect national security and promote economic interests (also spreading democratic values)
What does it mean that the president is the Commander in Chief?
The president is the leader of the U.S. military.
How do international organizations promote cooperation between countries?
They create forums for discussion, provide aid, and set shared goals.
How can scarcity of resources lead to conflict?
Countries may fight over limited resources like water, oil, or land.
What is the difference between domestic policy and foreign policy?
Domestic policy deals with issues inside a country, while foreign policy deals with relationships with other countries.
Define treaty and explain the president’s role in making one.
A treaty is a formal agreement between countries; the president negotiates it.
How does foreign aid support U.S. interests abroad?
It helps build alliances, stabilize regions, and gain influence.
What role does nationalism play in conflicts?
Strong pride can lead to competition or hostility toward other nations.
Define diplomacy and explain how it helps prevent conflict.
Diplomacy is negotiation between countries; it helps prevent conflict by solving problems peacefully.
What is an executive agreement, and how is it different from a treaty?
An executive agreement is made by the president without Senate approval; treaties require Senate approval.
What are peaceful ways countries can resolve conflict?
Diplomacy, negotiation, mediation, and treaties.
Define terrorism and explain how it impacts global security.
Terrorism is the use of violence to create fear for political goals; it threatens safety and stability worldwide.