F.P

*The definition of Foreign PolicyIn this regard, we have to confirm that's there is no agreement among scholars of F.P on the meaning of the concept. So we can distinguish among so many tendencies.

-If we can have different definition of the F.P we can define it as:

" A program of action, adopted by these officially responsible for the making of the F.P to achieve a set of goals in the international arena with a set of peaceful means, and with taking into account the rules of the international legitimacy".

  

-This definition shows some basic characteristics of the F.P which are

. F.P is a monistic . F.P is goal – oriented

. F.P has an open and public character . F.P is programmatic

. F.P takes into account international rules of legitimacy

GLOBAL INFLUENCES:Geopolitics:

- The theoretical hypothesize that states FPs are determined by their location, natural resources, and physical terrain.

- Ex.: 1. GB and the relative autonomy from continental politics;

USA isolationist policy, Switzerland’s and Finland’s neutrality…

2. Germany, Latin American Countries, Turkey, Egypt, Israel, India-Pakistan, …

Determinants of Foreign Policy Behavior

STATE INFLUENCES:such as:

1. Military Capabilities2. Level of Economic Development3. Type of Government4. Nationalism 5. Culture/Religion 6. Constitutional Structure7. Domestic Change/Stability ……… etc.

Determinants of Foreign Policy Behavior

STATE INFLUENCES:

1. Military Capabilities:- Ability to achieve FP goals vary according to a state’s

military capabilities.

States preparations for war strongly influence their later use of force.

- Military capabilities can limit a state’s range of prudent policy choices: Militarism and Militarization lead to actual use of force).

Determinants of Foreign Policy Behavior

STATE INFLUENCES:

2. Economic Conditions:- The connection between economic development and

military capabilities (adding to the state strength).- The Level of economic and industrial development a state

enjoys affects the foreign policy goals it can pursue.

- How does economy influence foreign policy? A comparative view of economically advanced and developing countries.

Determinants of Foreign Policy Behavior