1. Tools of Foreign Policy: Part 2

2. Agenda Bell Ringer: How is propaganda defined?
- Examples from the US?
2. Lecture: Tools of Foreign Policy
3. Propaganda Explanation
4. Propaganda Activity
5. Brian Williams (We’ll finally get to him today)

3. Multinational Organizations
A forum for addressing problems
“Players” in the international arena
Individual nations may use these organizations for their own self interest.
Large countries have a forum to promote national interests.
Smaller countries have a voice.
Regional Organizations
OPEC, EU, SADC,

4. Boycotts and Sanctions
Hostile Actions taken against nations
Boycott: The decision to abstain from buying certain goods to force a particular nation to change policies. Economic ramifications.
Sanction: Force another nation to comply with international law or to change its policies. Common sanctions are economic in nature.
Russia is now facing a possible recession because of Economic sanctions placed on heavy machinery and other goods.
Should the public be affected?

5. Propaganda Utilized to influence public opinion.
Information tends to be one-sided, or exaggerated.
Patriotic
Guilt-Ridden
Racist

6. Terrorism
Acts of violence that can be carried out by nongovernmental groups. A disruption of daily life.
Most countries condemn it. However, some nations support it secretly to accomplish foreign policy goals.

7. Military Force Show of Strength Limited Military Response War
There are strategic bases around the world for various countries. It allows for a quick mobilization.
Limited Military Response
Short term military actions that may warn of an ongoing conflict. This includes air strikes.
War

8. Propaganda Activity