The United States and the World

Foreign Policy and Domestic Policy

Definitions Foreign Policy: Government strategy to deal with other nations Domestic Policy: Government decisions on issues and activity within its borders

Example of Foreign Policy “War on Terror” In 2001, President Bush announced the “War On Terror” as a response to the 9/11 attacks. Later, during his second term (2004-2008) he said that a part of his foreign policy was to “promote democracy.” He tried to change the governments of Iraq and Afghanistan after we invaded both nations.

Example of Domestic Policy “War on Terror” In 2001, President Bush signed the “PATRIOT Act.” Domestic policy was changed to allow some warrantless searches, listening in on some phone calls, and collecting data on phone calls made by citizens. As of 2015, mass phone call data can no longer be collected, but most of the other parts of the act continue today.

International Organizations The United States and International Organizations

The United States participates in approximately 100 international organizations. There are many reasons why we participate in these organizations...

The United States can demonstrate its leadership in the world. The United States can influence other nations and the world in a way that will benefit our nation. The United States has a responsibility as a Super Power.

Most important: Our own stability depends on global stability.

North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Collective security of 28 member nations Originally created to counter Communism Promotes democracy and consultation Promotes peaceful resolution to conflict Military intervention when necessary

World Health Organization WHO World Health Organization

An agency within the UN International public health Focus on communicable diseases (HIV, Ebola, Malaria, Tuberculosis) Eradication of Smallpox in 1977/78 Sexual and Reproductive Health

World Trade Organization WTO World Trade Organization

Rules of trade between nations Agreements are negotiated but ratified by member nations Goal is to help producers, exporters, and importers conduct business

International Monetary Fund IMF International Monetary Fund

Global monetary cooperation Secure financial stability Facilitate trade Promote high employment Reduce poverty

UN United Nations

Peace and security Climate change Humanitarian issues Disarmament