1. Foreign Policy and National Defense
Chapter 17

2. Foreign Affairs and Diplomacy
Section 1
Foreign Affairs and Diplomacy

3. 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)

4. Barbary Wars

5. Berlin Airlift

6. 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.

7. President Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso

8. Secretary of State John Kerry with South Korean Foreign Minister Yun Byung-Se

9. 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.

10. U.S. Embassy in Beijing, China