1. The United States and the World

2. Foreign Policy and Domestic Policy

3. Definitions
Foreign Policy: Government strategy to deal with other nations
Domestic Policy: Government decisions on issues and activity within its borders

4. Example of Foreign Policy
“War on Terror”
In 2001, President Bush announced the “War On Terror” as a response to the 9/11 attacks. Later, during his second term ( ) he said that a part of his foreign policy was to “promote democracy.” He tried to change the governments of Iraq and Afghanistan after we invaded both nations.

5. Example of Domestic Policy
“War on Terror”
In 2001, President Bush signed the “PATRIOT Act.” Domestic policy was changed to allow some warrantless searches, listening in on some phone calls, and collecting data on phone calls made by citizens. As of 2015, mass phone call data can no longer be collected, but most of the other parts of the act continue today.

6. International Organizations
The United States and
International Organizations

7. The United States participates in approximately 100 international organizations.
There are many reasons why we participate in these organizations...

8. The United States can demonstrate its leadership in the world.
The United States can influence other nations and the world in a way that will benefit our nation.
The United States has a responsibility as a Super Power.

9. Most important:
Our own stability depends on global stability.

10. North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organization

11. Collective security of 28 member nations
Originally created to counter Communism
Promotes democracy and consultation
Promotes peaceful resolution to conflict
Military intervention when necessary

12. World Health Organization
WHO
World Health Organization

13. An agency within the UN
International public health
Focus on communicable diseases
(HIV, Ebola, Malaria, Tuberculosis)
Eradication of Smallpox in 1977/78
Sexual and Reproductive Health

14. World Trade Organization
WTO
World Trade Organization

15. Rules of trade between nations
Agreements are negotiated but ratified by member nations
Goal is to help producers, exporters, and importers conduct business

16. International Monetary Fund
IMF
International Monetary Fund

17. Global monetary cooperation
Secure financial stability
Facilitate trade
Promote high employment
Reduce poverty

18. UN
United Nations

19. Peace and security
Climate change
Humanitarian issues
Disarmament