Tools of Foreign Policy
National Interests WHAT IS IN A NATION’S BEST INTEREST Security Interests borders, safety of citizens, relations with allies Economic Interests -standard of living, trade relations, economic growth Ideological Interests -support a way of life, promote a type of government, protect cultural and religious heritage of a nation
Geopolitical factors -What determines a nation’s level of power Location- hostile or friendly neighbors, surrounded by water Size –population, military, work force, resource, ability to survive a natural disaster Climate/Terrain – mountainous, desert, varied, “home field advantage” Natural Resources – diverse and independent, or dependent on others
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Summaries Start a notebook entry titled Tools of Foreign Policy Write a one or two sentence summary for each category.