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US Foreign Policy
The US foreign policy is the policy through which the US interacts with other nations. The overall goal of this policy is to secure democracy for the benefit of both the American and international communities.
883 Questions
Whom did the US support in the Arab-Israeli War of 1973?
The United States supported Israel in the 1973 Yom Kippur War providing tanks, aircraft and arms, while the Soviet Union supported the Arab armies.
What was the Ostend Manifesto?
The Ostend Manifesto was part of an attempt to add Cuba to the US. Southerners wanted an aggressive policy with Spanish-ruled Cuba, by having the island become a possible new slave state. In October 1854, three Americans "one of which was the American minister to Spain, Pierre Soule' of Louisiana" composed a document on Cuba and called it the Ostend Manifesto, claiming the island belonged "naturally to the great family of the states...". Also stating that Spain's control of Cuba was unnatural. The United States offered to buy Cuba from Spain but if Spain refused to sell, the document warned, "by every law, human and Divine, we shall be justified in wresting it from Spain". (in other words... give us Cuba or else) The opinion of making a war with Spain over this was a secret memorandum to US President Pierce from his envoys in Europe. The incident split the Democratic Party & embarrassed President Pierce, so he repudiated it, and thus it ended.
The Ostend Manifesto caused a great uproar and embarrassed President Franklin Pierce's administration, after it became public. Other nations denounced it and it had similar reactions in the US. Many in the North was angered that the South was willing to provoke war with Spain to extend more slave holding states. Cuba had legal slavery and US envoys had offered as much as $100 million for the purchase.
Why does the US care what happens to Israel?
The U.S. cares about Israel for several reasons, including strong historical ties, shared democratic values, and strategic interests in the Middle East. Israel is seen as a key ally in a volatile region, providing intelligence and military cooperation. Additionally, the U.S. has a significant cultural and political connection to Israel, influenced by a substantial Jewish population and longstanding support for Israel's right to exist as a nation. This relationship is also tied to broader geopolitical considerations, including countering extremist groups and maintaining stability in the region.
Why should the United States be praised or condemned for its foreign policy actions?
Because people have differing opinions, some will condemn, some will praisem however most will be indifferent.
Due to diplomatic ties the US lost friendly alliances with these two countries during World War 1?
Germany and Britain
During the 1840s, tensions between the United States and Britain intensified. Texas, the independent republic, became the focus of many foreign powers. While Mexico believed it to be a revolting area they would later regain power over it, they actually had already lost control of it. Britain became interested in it for many reasons. First, they thought it would control southern American expansionists. Another was an economic reason; they wanted to use Texas to grow cotton, and no longer have to be dependent on Southern cotton plantations. They also thought that they could use Texas in fighting Americans and challenge the Monroe Doctrine. Concerned for Britain's intentions in controlling Texas, Tyler passed joint resolution that annexed Texas into the United States before Britain could have a chance. Tensions with Britain also influenced America's decision to negotiate for a bigger part of the Oregon territory. While the British had strong holdings to the land, American population increased rapidly to the area. Eventually, the compromised on the line of 49̊̊, gaining territory while avoiding war. Later, when Mexico refused to sell Mexico to Polk, there were rumors that Britain was about to purchase California. This would mean that the United States would not be able to defend the Monroe Doctrine. This influenced Polk's decision to speed up the declaration of war against Mexico
The US offers foreign aid mostly to support struggling democracies and countries that are critical to foreign policy objectives is true.
What does the United States have to do with the Conflict in the Gaza Strip?
The United States and the State of Israel have extensive military and economic relations. Therefore, it is very possible that American weaponry was used by Israelis in the Conflict in the Gaza Strip. The United States, however, has no direct involvement with the Conflict.
The Roosevelt Corollary was a corollary to the Monroe Doctrine which stated that the United States will intervene in conflicts between European countries and Latin American countries to enforce legitimate claims of the European powers, rather than having the Europeans press their claims directly.
democracy
What about the purpose of the Open Door Notes is true?
Nations that received them did not fully accept them
They were sent to European powers.
Iran was not invaded in 2003, Iraq was.
To read about that conflict's causes, please see What are the causes of the Iraq War of 2003-2011?
Has the middle east ever cut off the US oil supply?
they have not, simply because this would cause sanctions and embargo of supplies that the oil producing countries would need, they cannot sustain on oil alone, they need imports of food and manufactured goods that they cannot produce themselves.
The Bush Doctrine was released in 2001 as a way to address George W. Bush's foreign policies. Included in this is the defense from any terrorist or terrorist support groups.
How many nuclear warheads did the US have in Europe in 1967?
In 1967 the Secretary of Defense disclosed that the US had 7,000 nuclear warheads in Europe. Prior to this announcement, the European host nations knew where these warheads were and so did the Soviet Union. The US Congress was the last organization to know this fact. Government secrecy under US President Lyndon B. Johnson was a government priority.
What did US do in the war of independence in 1948?
Nothing. The United States remained neutral during the Arab-Israeli War of 1948.
Isolationism is generally considered to be a nation's foreign policy that has strong limits to comprehensive defense and trade agreements. Such a policy avoids external agreements that may bind a nation to act internationally when it may be better to not do so. The US was a perfect example of isolationism until WW 2 and its aftermath caused a radical change in this policy.
What was true of the Open Door policy toward China in 1899?
It provided for equal trade rights among nations in China.
What is proliferation of nuclear weapons?
Proliferation of nuclear weapons refers to the spread of nuclear weapons amongst different countries. First the U.S. had a nuclear bomb; then the Soviet Union had a nuclear bomb, followed by other countries such as the United Kingdom, France, China, India, and so on.
