Diplomat
Diplomat
Diplomat
Department of State
State Department
In general terms a professional who does this is called a "diplomat".
In the US government, it is the Department of State (State Department).
In the US government, it is the Department of State (State Department).
In the US government, it is the Department of State (State Department).
1. Grants or withholds money to carry out policies 2. Approves treaties and declares war
The US President has the Constitutional authority to make foreign policy, with the advice of the Senate, who must approve all treaties.
The House of Representatives has no power with regard to foreign treaties. Treaties with foreign government are negotiated by the President subject to the advice and consent of the Senate only.