Why would the executive branch need to have tools to carry out foreign policy? SSCG20 The student will describe the tools used to carry out United States foreign policy (diplomacy; economic, military, and humanitarian aid; treaties; sanctions and military intervention).
Warm Up Give examples on how the president carries out foreign policy.
Goals of Foreign Policy National Security Free and Open Trade World Peace Support of Democratic Governments Diplomacy- How we treat others
Tools of Diplomacy Diplomacy- Meeting with foreign leaders to react diplomatic solutions to problems Economic Aid- sending money to help Humanitarian Aid- sending food or medical help Military Aid- sending military troops to train, or giving military equipment Treaties- agreeing with foreign countries to solve a problem Sanctions- putting restrictions on a country Military Intervention- Sending troops to solve a problem
Diplomacy Discussion and deal making to keep peace between countries
Economic Policy Tariff (tax on imports) Embargo- Stopping/Limiting Trade with U.S. and others (refusal to buy goods) Brings suffering within the other country Sanctions: Deal-Making tactics that involve limitations on a country and maybe a military threat if not followed.
Humanitarian Aid Humanitarian Aid: Assistance to other countries in $, food, tools/equipment to help the unfortunate in times of natural or man-made disasters Goals: Support of the people not their government Relieve suffering
Economic Foreign Aid Help develop economy Food, Clothing, Shelter Infrastructure development Medical Aid
Military/Defense Money to purchase weapons, training and equipment War is a tool of last resort when other methods fail. Military Intervention: Troops doing anything other than fighting war in a foreign country Blockade Direct support/assistance Invasion Acts of War
Treaties Treaties: Formal agreements between US and another country to peacefully resolve problems Bilateral Treaties: 2 countries Multilateral Treaties: 3 or more countries Approved by Senate Agreement becomes US Law