1. Tools of Foreign Policy

2. 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

3. 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

5. Summaries Start a notebook entry titled Tools of Foreign Policy
Write a one or two sentence summary for each category.