Module 6: Foreign Policy
American foreign policy is influenced by different factors: the President, public opinion, and international support, for example. When discussing the American government’s relationship to other nations, it is important not to overlook one of the most important factors: the other nations. To help complete your understanding of U.S. foreign policy, you will research the foreign affairs between the U.S. and a country of your choice. You will need to describe the following information in your presentation:
- Is there free and open trade between the country and the United States?
- What goods and services are traded between the two countries?
- Has the U.S. imposed any sanctions on goods or services produced in the country?
- Has the country had any conflicts with the United States?
- Has the country received any aid from the United States?
- Has the U.S. received any aid from the country?
- Does the U.S. have any embassies or consulates in this country?
- Who are the primary American ambassadors to the country?
- Is the country a member of any intergovernmental organizations along with the United States?
You should use presentation software to present the required information about your chosen country. Refer to the Developmental Module for guidelines on how to publish your presentation for submission.
Make sure that your presentation is visually appealing, organized, and covers all of the information that is listed above. Include pictures, graphics, maps, or charts to support your coutry's information.
The following websites may help you with your research:
Before you begin, access the Foreign Relations Checklist to make sure that you include all of the items required for full credit. You will use resources outside of this course to complete this assignment, so make sure you submit a Works Cited document. If you need assistance, visit the Developmental Module for information on citing any resources that you used.
Reflection
Think about the research you have just completed. In a four to five sentence paragraph, respond to the following questions. Why did you select this country? What did you find most interesting about this nation? Would you like to visit this country one day? What experiences might you have in this country that would be very different from those in the United States?
Once you have completed your presentation and reflection, please submit your work to the dropbox.
Once you have completed this module, please complete the module test.