Foreign Policy and National Defense Chapter 17
Foreign Affairs and Diplomacy Section 1 Foreign Affairs and Diplomacy
Isolationism to Internationalism For the first 150 years of U.S. history the government was mainly focused on extending its influence over the continental U.S. (Manifest Destiny) Beginning in the 20th century, the U.S. has been more of a global power. International wars and economic crises have had an impact on the entire world. Involvement in Foreign affairs has become increasingly important as globalization has increased. (globalization theory)
Barbary Wars
Berlin Airlift
Foreign Policy How the country relates to other nations in diplomatic, economic, and military affairs Everything the gov’t does and says President is both chief diplomat and commander-in-chief Must of the U.S. foreign policy is carried out by the Department of State Secretary of State plays an important role in developing and implementing policies.
President Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso
Secretary of State John Kerry with South Korean Foreign Minister Yun Byung-Se
Overseas Representatives The U.S. sends and receives diplomatic representatives Ambassadors Representatives in over 180 sovereign nations Special diplomats Representatives to international organizations like the United Nations and NATO Ambassadors enjoy diplomatic immunity State department issues passports to citizens traveling abroad.
U.S. Embassy in Beijing, China