American Foreign Policy

After American independence, the U.S. government actively avoided getting involved in the affairs of other countries. In modern times, the U.S. government plays a major role in the affairs of the international community. This significant shift in foreign policy happened gradually, however, due to the impact of many important events in American history. American foreign policy has continued to adapt to the changing times; the important issues that influence American foreign policy today are different from the challenges the country faced only twenty years ago. In this topic, you will explore the current state of U.S. foreign policy.

Essential Questions

• What are the current challenges of American foreign policy?