1. U.S. Foreign Policy
GOVT Notes 4-5

2. 1. Foreign Policy Goals National Security Grow the U.S. Economy
Support Peace and Democracy worldwide
Protect borders
Grow economy – what resources/products do we tend to get from other countries?
Democracy Picture from Iran
Could be china, russia, many countries in middle east

3. 2. Foreign Policy Challenges
Terrorism
(Islamic State, Al-Qaeda)
Conflicts & Alliances
(NATO, Warsaw Pact, United Nations)
Protecting U.S. Economic Interests
(NAFTA, China, Resources)

4. 3. History of U.S. Foreign Policy
1- Isolationism ( ): U.S. should stay out of international affairs

5. 3. History of U.S. Foreign Policy
Monroe Doctrine (1823): U.S. declares the Western Hemisphere is off limits to European Colonization

6. 3. History of U.S. Foreign Policy
2- Interventionism (1900s-1940s):
Acquire colonial empire
Get involved in other nations to favor U.S. interests

7. 3. History of U.S. Foreign Policy
Roosevelt Corollary (1904) : U.S. will intervene in Latin America as a “world police power”

8. 3. History of U.S. Foreign Policy
3- Containment ( ): Prevent the spread of communism

9. 3. History of U.S. Foreign Policy
Truman Doctrine (1947): U.S. will support any Anti-Communist Govt
EX: Korean War

10. 3. History of U.S. Foreign Policy

11. 3. History of U.S. Foreign Policy
Eisenhower Doctrine (1957):
U.S. will provide help to Middle East in resisting communism
EX: Overthrow Iran’s President

13. 3. History of U.S. Foreign Policy
4- War Powers Act (1973):
President must get Congress’ permission to commit troops to military action for more than 60 days

14. 3. History of U.S. Foreign Policy
5- Post-Cold War (1990s-Present)
Support Democracy worldwide
Fight Global Terrorism
Middle East Intervention

15. 3. History of U.S. Foreign Policy
Bush Doctrine (2003):
Pre-emptive, unilateral military strikes are necessary to protect U.S.A.

16. 3. History of U.S. Foreign Policy
Obama Doctrine (2010):
Negotiation before fighting
Use of strategic drone strikes on global terrorists