Implementing Foreign Policy

In order for its foreign policy to be effective, a nation must have clearly stated goals and objectives. A nation’s foreign policy goals usually reflect its political goals, but there are other influential factors. During this topic, you will examine the goals of U.S. foreign policy, how these goals are decided, and what tools are used to achieve them.

Essential Questions

• What are America’s foreign policy goals?
• What methods does America use to carry out foreign policy initiatives?
• What factors influence America’s foreign policy?