Foreign Policy

“The United States should take the lead in running the World in the way that it ought to be run.”

•Do you agree or disagree with this statement?•Do you believe this is an accurate statement of the attitude the U.S. has towards the rest of the World?

Example- U.S. & Iran• The U.S. would like to reduce

nuclear weapons around the World. The U.S. is uneasy with Iran’s nuclear ambitions and is currently using diplomacy to negotiate with Iran on their nuclear ambitions.

Goals of foreign policy

• Designed to protect a country’s national interests, security, ideological goals, and economic prosperity.

• America's foreign policies are aimed at maintaining our position in the international arena and promoting our own security.

Who makes foreign policy?Article II of the Constitution says the President has the power to:•make treaties with other countries (with consent of the Senate),•appoint ambassadors to other countries (with consent of the Senate)•and receive ambassadors from other countries

• The Secretary of State (John Kerry) whom is appointed by the President is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser.

Who makes foreign policy?

What is foreign policy?

• Definition: A governments strategy in dealing with other countries.

The United NationsCreated in 1945 by 51

Nations after WWII

Emblem showsthe World held

inthe “Olive branches

of peace”

193 Members Strong!

3 Main Purposes of UN

• To keep peace throughout the world; • To develop friendly relations among

nations; • To help nations work together to

improve the lives of poor people, to conquer hunger, disease and illiteracy, and to encourage respect for each other’s rights and freedoms

UN Headquarters-New York

Goal is to facilitate cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress and human rights issues.

Funding for the UN…

-Member nations pay annual dues and contribute donations to the UN's voluntary funds

-The U.S. alone contributes $6.3 billion a year to the UN budget

-The UN spends on average $25 billion a year

Foreign Policy Spectrum

• Isolationism- “Loner” Strict non-involvement in the affairs of other nations

• Collective Security- “Team Player” Working with other countries to influence world affairs

• Internationalism- “World Policeman” Intervening in other countries affairs to promote important national interests and/or safeguard national security

• Imperialism- “World Bully” The practice of one country extending its control over the territory, political system or economic life of another country

Past Foreign Policy Activity

• Get a partner• Read each foreign policy action taken

in the past (9 total) and…1.Place an “x” where it belongs on the

foreign policy spectrum2.Write your reasoning for why you

placed the event where you did.3.We will discuss past U.S. foreign

policy when everyone is done!

Discussion Questions

• What foreign policy stance has the U.S. appeared to favor the most? least?

• Do you notice any patterns in U.S. foreign policy in the 19th and 20th centuries?

• Where do you think the U.S. is at on the foreign policy spectrum today? Why?

FP CBA TopicsAssignment: By exploring the three websites below, choose three issues/topics you are interested in and answer the following questions on notebook paper: • What is the issue?• Who's involved?• Where is it taking place?• Why is it an issue?

http://www.state.gov (U.S. Department of State)http://www.usaid.gov/ (Website for U.S. Foreign Aid)http://www.foreignpolicy.com/ (Online journal dedicated to Foreign Policy)

Potential Topics for the CBA

1. Iran--Nuclear Proliferation2. Syria--Chemical Weapons3. China--Air Zone4. Israel--Peace with Palestine5. Afghanistan--Military

If you would like to do another topic, check with your CW teacher