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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
Was it right for the US to get involved in the affairs of Columbia Nicaragua and Mexico?
You should note that when international politics and diplomacy are involved, there are no real friends but different countries with common or diverging interests that more often than not, end up in 'friendly rivalries', contempt or even outright war.
The US does not have the right to get involved in the affairs of any other nation, but diplomacy and national interests usually end up like that: bigger powers often meddle on the internal affairs of less powerful nations, to the extreme of bullying and even invading them. Even now, the US is actively involved in the internal affairs of several developing nations, including Mexico, Colombia and Nicaragua; it is just that nowadays the media has paid more attention to the Middle East and China.
What was the purpose of Secretary of State John Hay's Open Door Note?
Secretary of State John Jay issued the Open Door Note to keep China open to trade with all countries on an equal basis. However, the United States expected to further its commercial and political interest in China and did not want China partitioned into colonies by other world powers.
What was the Open Door Note and what was its purpose?
Secretary of State John Jay, in his Open Door Note, proposed the Open Door Policy in 1899 to deal with keeping China open to trade with all countries on an equal basis.
The Open Door Note was intended to keep China open to trade with all countries on an equal basis. However, the United States expected to further its commercial and political interest in China and did not want China partitioned into colonies by other world powers.
the report strengthened isolationist statement in the United States
How was the US foreign policy consistent in Asia Middle East and Latin America?
The US sought to prop up friendly governments that supported US policy interests. The US and USSR each sought pawns in a game of international chess.
You could equate US- Iranian Relations against USSR-Syrian/Egyptian relations.
Likewise in Latin America, the US (through the CIA) was supporting the Contras in Nicaragua whom were fighting against communists.
The US would support strong leaders as long as they 1) were anti-communist 2) pledged allegiance to the US. (look up Noriega in Panama)
How has American foreign policy changed due to the US's entry into World War 1?
the American policy changed and adopted the policy of isolation because of many causes but the main cause was recognition and acceptance it a problem of only Europe not of the world so this sense of alienation from the very order of Europe dragged her tofollow the policy of isolation
How Truman Doctrine and the Berlin Airlift were examples of the US foreign policy of?
because they were cointaned by communism and would soon surender if not helped
How did the goals of the US ans Soviet foreign policy differ after World War?
The Soviet Union wanted control of eastern Europe. The United States wanted independent nations in eastern Europe
What type of foreign policy did the US pursue after its victory in world war 1?
This is an incredibly vague question - to answer it fairly would take far more time and energy than I am able to commit. However:
To be brief, US foreign policy was largely isolationist after World War I. The US was weary of joining the League of Nations, something that US president Woodrow Wilson championed. To generalize the reason that the US did not join the League, it was concerned that membership would commit America and possibly American troops to regional European conflicts. Remember, World War I was hardly the first war in Europe - in fact, it was one of many. Many countries such as Germany and Italy were just then feeling a sense of unity and might, as they had only recently unified.
Furthermore, the American economic policy was of trade barriers. America committed to protecting infant industries through trade restrictions and tariffs. This was before the time of widespread American economic aid to developing countries.
Remember, World War I was called "the Great War" and "the War to End All Wars". it was viewed as horrific in casualties and destruction, and it caused the US to essentially close its doors to the rest of the world.
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The United States followed a policy of partial isolation after the war. Isolationism led the United States to shun membership in international organizations, such as the League of Nations and the World Court.
Why is US afraid of North Korea?
The United States isn't necessarily "afraid" of North Korea.
North Korea considers itself to still technically be at war with the US even though the Korean War ended 60 years ago. North Korea still has a massive military (their army is one of the largest in the world), and has access to nuclear weapons. Additionally, they are closely aligned with China, a country rivaling the US in sheer military and economic power. However, North Korea has no way of really directly attacking the US on their own; they only have a small navy, and their air force is no significant threat to the US's massive air forces. Rocket tests have shown that North Korea is probably not capable of hitting the US mainland with nuclear or chemical weapons.
North Korea is, however, a threat to South Korea and Japan, who are close allies of the US; since the Korean War ended, North Korea has made it clear that it intends to conquer South Korea someday. Hatred of the South and the US is one of the ways the North's government keeps their people under control- they focus hatred towards those countries, so the people forget that their life in the North isn't actually very good. In keeping with this theme, the North often threatens to attack the South, Japan or the US and sometimes does actually attack the South (for example, in November 2010 they launched an artillery strike against a small island off the coast of South Korea and killed/wounded a few people).
So it's not so much that US is "afraid" of North Korea, it's that North Korea is sometimes erratic, often throwing out threats of extreme violence for the smallest reason- or no reason at all.
Answer 2The United States has concerns against North Korea mainly for two reasons:- North Korea has the atomic bomb and the means of conveying it to the US
- North Korea threatens the US allies in the region; mainly Japan and South Korea.
Why was the US involved in the Iran hostage crisis?
Most simply, the hostages in the Iran Hostage Crisis were US citizens. As a result, the US intervened in order to protect their citizens. As for why Iranians overran the US Embassy and took its workers as hostages, this was in retaliation for the US failure to render the deposed Shah back to the Iranian Revolutionaries for "justice", which would have been a kangaroo court and execution.
The world hates America in the same way a lot of women hate Paris Hilton. She's richer than you are, more successful, prettier and act like she is shallow but is in fact devious, cunning and a little bit sadistic, whilst still championing "good causes". Of course not all girls hate Paris, and not everyone hates America.
What problem did John Adams faced with foreign nations during his presidency?
well, the answer to how did john adams deal with probs with france is well, i seriously dont know go somewhere else to find the answer, this website isnt that reliable because it is just what people think the answer is bye:].
What was the us foreign policy after Vietnam war?
The foreign issue(s) during the war was maintaining the status quo of the world & the cold war; all the while fighting the war in Vietnam. The domestic issue(s) was the same; with the added troubles created by the military draft, which was responsible for most of the unrest.
How has US foreign policy been affected by the Korean and Vietnam Wars?
The Korean War (1950-1953) was OVERSHADOWED by WWII. That is why it is often referred to as, "the forgotten war." Many of the US pilots, sailors, marines, and soldiers who fought in the Korean War were VETERANS of WWII. When it came to discuss their "historical" memoirs, WWII took front stage; and NOT Korea. Both WWI & the Korean War seem to have been grouped into the "neglected" areas of military historical studies. WWI, formerly called the "Great War", became overshadowed by WWII, just as the Korean War did. The Vietnam War had the "last" survivors of WWII on active duty and participating in the war. But NOT enough to overshadow it. There was a long enough time lapse between the Korean War, WWII, and Vietnam to allow the public's mindset to settle into a peaceful frame of mind; then become shattered by the "TV living room" horrors of Vietnam during the 1960's. This combined with the draft caused the protests & riots. Although protests existed during the Second World War & the Korean War, they weren't nearly at on the scale of the Vietnam War. Coupled with the above reasons, was VIETNAM had little military reserve call-ups, compared to Korea & WWII. Meaning: Vietnam was fought by conscripts; WWII & Korea were fought by reserves & conscripts. Therefore, when combined together; TV horror in the living (for the first time in US history), protests/riots, and fighting a war soley on conscripts (draftees), the Vietnam War had a bigger impact. The Korean War & WWII did NOT lower the adult age (from 21 to 18) of US citizens nor did they create ALL VOLUNTEER ARMIES (militaries), nor did those two wars remove a US President from office (Watergate); But the Vietnam War did.
Why do Middle easterners hate americans?
Contrary to President George W. Bush's announcement "They hate us for our freedom", this is certainly NOT the reason for Anti-American sentiment.
Any person who has been to any Middle Eastern country aside from Israel and Cyprus can tell you exactly why Americans are disliked in the Middle East. Our foreign policy is very problematic in a lot of places. These acts cause resentment. There are some places in the world that would stop hating the USA if the policy were reversed and there are others for whom the damage is already done and the USA would be unable to recover. Most Middle Eastern countries fall in the latter category. Major grievances against the USA include:
Support for Certain Countries: There are two parts to this. Firstly, the United States helps to prop of states that other countries vehemently oppose. Some such countries include: Israel, Taiwan, South Korea, East Timor, Turkey, Georgia, etc. Arab hatred of Israel, Chinese hatred of Taiwan, North Korean hatred of South Korea, Armenian hatred of Turkey, and Russian hatred of Georgia, lead to the citizens of those countries disliking American policy. Of course, this is not to say that the American action is illegitimate or incorrect, but the USA has chosen a side and naturally the opposition will feel anger.
Secondly, the United States has supported numerous brutal dictators in various countries, especially in Latin America, like Pinochet (Chile), Noriega (Panama), Batista (Cuba), the Samozas (Nicaragua). About Samoza, FDR famously said, "Somoza may be a son of a b****, but he's our son of a b****." However, the citizens of those countries were less than pleased that mass-murderers were in power over them with the guarantee of US protection, effectively preventing the viability of any resistance. In the Middle East, the United States supported Hosni Mubarak and Mohammed Morsi, two individuals who have consistently attacked and demonized the citizens of Egypt. The USA also supported the Christian Falangists in Lebanon, the Turkish government in Ankara, gives aid to Saudi Arabia, and provides military protection for Kuwait.
CIA Activities and Coups d'État: The United States did not just protect governments that were sadistic to their own citizens. In several instances, they helped install them as well. In the case of Pinochet in Chile (in 1974) and the Shah of Iran (in 1953), the CIA actively caused revolts in the country, toppling legitimate governments to put violent dictators in power (Allende in Chile and Mossadegh in Iran). The idea that the USA can replace leaders around the world with impunity is very angering to many individuals.
Cold War Activities: During the Cold War, the United States engaged in numerous proxy wars with the Soviets with many third-world countries as the battlegrounds. Angola was in civil war from 1975-1992 because of the US-Soviet proxy war. The Arab-Israeli Conflict was similarly based as was the Korean War, the Velvet Revolution in Hungary, the Cuban Revolution and the Cuban Missile Crisis, and of course the Vietnam War and the Afghanistan War of 1979-1989. These proxy wars resulted in millions of dead civilians around the world.
Military Bases All Over the World: The United States maintains military bases in over 100 different countries. If this is not a projection of military might, there is nothing that would be.
Unilateralism: The United States consistently avoids working within the bounds of the international community. The USA typically only negotiates with other countries when it suits them. They are more than willing to "go it alone" when everyone disagrees with them. The clearest example of this was the Invasion of Iraq. When US Secretary of State Colin Powell presented the cause to go to war to the United Nations, the other nations refused to go along with the United States. Therefore, instead of backing down and clarifying their research, the Americans invaded Iraq. Callously disregarding someone else's view will certainly anger them.
Aloofness: Many American citizens know almost nothing about other countries and have no desire to learn. They believe that their culture and way of life are so clearly superior to everyone else's that everyone should just aspire to be American. This sentiment is not well-received abroad.
When did US use the policy isolationism?
In the World War II era, the U.S. policy of "isolationism" ended quite abruptly. While President Roosevelt had lent aid to Great Britain in mild forms in 1940 and 1941, on December 7th of 1941, with the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, the American people and leaders rose up vigorously to clamor for revenge, and thus American isolationism became a thing of the past.
What was President's Roosevelt impact on US foreign policy?
It depends on which President Roosevelt you are referring to, but here are the foreign policies of both of them.
Theodore Roosevelt:
One of the major issues during Roosevelt's time in office was the fact that a canal across the Americas was needed. The need for a canal was clear during the Spanish American War. The U.S.S. Oregon sailed all the way from the West coast to Cuba, but didn't make it to Cuba before the war was over. Columbia, who owned Panama at the time, did not let the U.S. build the canal. The U.S. urged Panama to fight for independence. When it gained its independence, the U.S. was able to build the canal. Shortly after this, Roosevelt signed the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine, which basically stated that if any conflict happened within U.S. territory, the U.S. is going to handle it. This was tested during the Dominican Republic financial crisis. When Europe placed tariffs on the D.R., it fell into a crisis. The U.S. went in and took over the tariffs, and the debt was paid off in two years. Roosevelt also won a Nobel Peace Prize in 1906 for hosting a conference in Portsmouth, New Hampshire with Japan and Russia. He was able to help the two countries negotiate peace.
Franklin Roosevelt:
The United States still wanted to keep a policy of neutrality even when Hitler gained power in Germany. Congress passed the Neutrality Acts that limited trade with nations mobilizing for war. The U.S. still held neutral when Japan wrongfully attacked the gunship Panay. Shortly after it was attacked, Japan criticized the Five Power Act of the Washington Conference and the U.S.'s only response was to boost the navy. Congress soon passed the Neutrality Act of 1939 (Cash and Carry Act) that discarded all embargoes. In 1941, Britain had depleted all its funds, and in response the United States created the Lend-Lease Act. This allowed the United States to lend war and battle ships to the Allies. On the edge of war, Roosevelt and Winston Churchill met and signed the Atlantic Charter. This outlined the objectives of the war. On December 7, 1941, the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, and the United States entered the war against the Axis Powers. The United States saw little success in the beginning of the war, but when the Americans adopted the technique of island hopping in the Pacific, they slowly made their way toward Japan. The Americans successfully overcame Germany in Africa under the command of General Eisenhower. The war lasted a total of almost four years. The push towards peace had been started during the war in 1943, after the Russians successfully turned the tide of war. The Moscow Conference was held, and it held that there was a need for an international peace keeping commission. Congress accepted the provision. The Teheran Conference was held in 1943, the Dumbarton Oaks was held in 1944, and the San Francisco Conference was held in 1945. These conferences were all aimed at created a national peace keeping organization. The charter for the United Nations was created, and it was signed by fifty nations in San Francisco. Congress ratified this proposal with very little opposition.
Why did the United States fight in the Persian Gulf War of 1990-1991?
There was no Gulf War in 1990. Operaton Desert Shield was executed in 1990. Desert Shield was a build up of military forces intended to enforce Iraqi movements OUT of Kuwait, if they did not obey the order to depart that region. Operation Desert STORM commenced in January of 1991 to enforce Iraqi departure from that area.
How did the Vietnam War effect domestic American Policies?
It divided the country and led to the numerous civilian protests against the war.
When Manuel Roxas was able to get the rehabilitation funds from U.S. after independece, he needs to concede military bases , trade restriction for the Philippine citizens, and special privileges for U.S. property owner and investor.
Why should we as Americans care about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
For the simple reason that we should prefer that fewer people die or live horrible lives. It is the same reason we should care about the Kurdish conflict, the Burmese conflicts, the large-scale strife in Africa, and so many other humanitarian problems.
How was American foreign policy decisions impacted by anticommunism?
From the end of World War II until the 1990s, Communist advances (mainly by the Soviet Union) in the world-community had a direct and profound effect upon American foreign policy. Much of America's diplomacy, strategic planning, and interventions were designed to confront the advances directly or indirectly wherever they were being made. To a lesser extent, America's foreign policy is still shaped today by Communistic moves in the global community.
What best describes the US goal for invading both Afghanistan and Iraq in the 21st century?
Answer this question… To force terrorist groups to stop attacking Western targets using massive military force.
