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Foreign Policy

Definition

Foreign policy refers to a government's strategy in dealing with other nations. It includes decisions about diplomacy, military and economic issues.

Related terms

Diplomacy: This is the practice of conducting negotiations between countries or groups. It's like having a group chat where everyone tries to solve problems without resorting to fighting.

International Relations: This is the study of relationships between countries, including the roles of states, intergovernmental organizations (IGOs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and multinational corporations (MNCs). It's like studying all the dynamics in a schoolyard - who hangs out with whom, who has power over others, etc.

National Security: This refers to the security of a nation state from threats. It's like installing an antivirus software on your computer - it protects against external threats that could harm your system.

"Foreign Policy" appears in:

Subjects (3)

AP European History
AP Human Geography
AP US Government

Study guides (1)

AP US History - 7.1 Context: America in the World

Practice Questions (8)

Which aspect of foreign policy has consistently shaped America's international relations from its independence to present day?
What principle underpinned America's foreign policy from its founding through much of the 19th century?
What element of foreign policy during the 1920s remained consistent in subsequent decades?
What was a common characteristic of foreign policy during both McCarthyism and Nixon's presidency?
How might the Civil Rights Movement of the '60s have been impacted if President Johnson prioritized domestic over foreign policy and didn't escalate involvement in Vietnam?
How did George H.W. Bush's foreign policy differ from that of his predecessor, Ronald Reagan?
Who was Secretary of State under President James Monroe who shaped the foreign policy known as the "Monroe Doctrine"?
Which international event directly challenged President Harding's "return to normalcy" foreign policy?

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