was the foreign policy based on external or internal factors?
Q. Some experts claim that a nation's foreign policy is determined by external events, namely the actions of other actors in the international system. Others claim it is internally driven, responding to domestic issues, constituencies and politics. Which do you think is most responsible for foreign policy decisions? Use a recent example of a US foreign policy decision to support your claim.
Asked by popetieshe - Thu Jul 30 14:33:35 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

How did the United states foreign policy affect the nation's economic and military strength?
Q. This is the foreign policy in 1793-1812 and then 1895-1911, and how it changed to make us more imperialistic, and focus on external improvements.
Asked by lax850 - Wed Jan 14 17:36:34 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Foreign policy of US is always short sighed and they involve themselves in all worldly affairs and send their army and defence forces unnecessarily everywhere and get defeated and hence loose money and military strength. This has been proved time and again in Cuba, korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan and now in Iraq.
Answered by rajan l - Wed Jan 14 19:53:36 2009

What is the current United States foreign policy of intervention?
Q. Its for a homework assignment, I have to express my feelings about our current foreign policy of intervention. I cannot do so unless I know what it is. Could someone please explain?
Asked by K - Fri Jul 3 21:08:13 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. We don't have a policy on intervention. Its not our place to intervene in sovereign nations.
Answered by Marcia B - Fri Jul 3 21:17:27 2009

How much more foreign policy experience did Governor Clinton have than Sarah Palin?
Q. Keep in mind that smoking dope while avioding the draft doesn't count as foreign policy, plus you guys elected Clinton as the actual President while Palin is on the ticket for the VP slot. Don't forget Clinton was a Christian as well and believed that God created the Universe. The point is, my fine liberal friends, foreign policy wasn't made an issue when Clinton was running for office!
Asked by Lurch - Sun Sep 28 00:04:29 2008 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You know, it is a well acknowledged fact that Bill Clinton did not have a lot of foreign policy experience when he ran for president in 1992. In fact, many Republican's attacked him for it, I mean why wouldn't they, since politics is about pointing out an opponents weak spots, so to say that foreign policy wasn't "an issue" when Clinton ran is a ridiculous assertion, foreign policy experience has always been an issue in almost every presidential race. The reason that Clinton won howevever, is that he exhibited something that Sarah Palin so far has not - the kind of intelligence it takes to occupy the top seat of our government. Now, please don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that Sarah Palin is not intelligent, but Bill Clinton was a… [cont.]
Answered by Common Sense - Sun Sep 28 01:39:07 2008

What are 2 ways a policy entrepreneur could assist Nixon with his motive to implement a new foreign policy?
Q. Meaning what are two hypothetical ways/examples a policy entrepreneur could have assisted Nixon with getting something from his foreign policy agenda done? I already have one way.. which was planning that trip to China in 1972 but i need two more.. go into detail please! oh btw, a policy entrepreneur is a person who invest their political "capital" in an issue. one can be in or out of government, elected or appointed positions, or in interest groups thank you =)
Asked by alexis - Thu Oct 23 00:51:07 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. In 1972 there was a price freeze on sugar. It ended up backfiring by producing shortages and severe inflation. The other was an oil embargo that put the US in its worst energy crises for oil and resulted in super hyper inflations (gas went up to $ .54 a gallon and this was pre- unleaded days), and people were left pushing their car to the pump. Pumps had a set amount of gas and once it ran out, it was gone. History has shown us that there were no real shortages for gas nor sugar, just political stances against the countries that were producing these products. I hope this helps you and is what you were meaning.
Answered by Christine M - Thu Oct 23 01:07:23 2008

What are 10 key/major examples of Foreign Policy in American history?
Q. I need 10 examples of U.S Foreign Policy that had an effect somehow. I don't need the effect, just the examples are fine pretty please.
Asked by Natalie Scottsworth - Sun May 4 22:06:02 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. 1. iran contra affair 2. panama canal 3. dollar diplomacy 4. monroe doctrine 5. truman doctrine 6. isolationism 7. big stick policy 8. flexible response 9. massive retaliation 10. imperialism you cant get any better than that list.
Answered by jrex - Sun May 4 22:09:54 2008

What are the different phases of US foreign policy during the 20th century?
Q. What are the different phases of us foreign policy during the 20th century? i need help with my homework. please help me! thank you!
Asked by Tiana89 - Sun Mar 25 18:37:42 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. this site lists the phases, skip the first one, neutrality, and start with imperalism,,, it breaks each phase down,,,
Answered by dlin333 - Tue Mar 27 12:09:37 2007

How close must one live to a foreign country in order to claim foreign policy experience?
Q. I live in Louisiana, does that count? Can I claim foreign policy experience from living close to Mexico? If not, what about my friend in Houston? Can he?
Asked by Kevin A.R.T. - Wed May 6 08:39:31 2009 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I guess if you are the former AG and Gov of Arkansas, or a Junior Senator from Illinois, you don't need to have any experience to get a promotion to the highest elected office in the land.
Answered by Legalmantt - Wed May 6 08:45:35 2009

How can Palin criticize Obama's foreign policy proposals?
Q. When she's so ignorant to foreign policy that she doesn't even know what the Bush doctrine is, and her running mate supported our current disastrous foreign policy. Joe Biden is chairman of the senate foreign relations committee!!! I studied foreign policy and leading up to the war in Iraq, the professor pointed out everything Obama did as reason not to go to war, and everything has come true!
Asked by billy d - Tue Oct 21 18:06:58 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. don't forget she can see russia from her doorstep. apparently she thinks that makes her an expert
Answered by micwaltrip15 - Tue Oct 21 19:12:27 2008

If Ron Paul supported Iraq and the current foreign policy, would he be a more popular Republican candidate?
Q. I ask because it seems his economic policies, for which he is often labeled a cook, are right in line with the conservative agenda. Low taxes, small government, reduced spending, etc etc (basically the exact opposite of socialism). It seems to me that is merely his stance on foreign policy that gets him so little respect and votes. Would you say this is accurate?
Asked by Marcello - Tue Feb 12 16:36:22 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. he is not popular because he is trying to get rid of the federal reserve and you know thats not going to happen easily. I don't think his position on the Iraq war or foreign policy make him less popular but rather "analysts" and "reporters" giving us opinions as news affects him. Well the media has made their point loud and clear...if you are not in line with us we won't give you coverage and so far their tactics are VERY effective. In NY anti war voters voted for MCCAIN! of all people McCain? man as much as I don't like Hillary why didn't they vote for her instead?
Answered by i voted RON PAUL - Tue Feb 12 16:42:21 2008

How can libertarians and Republicans come to an agreement on foreign policy?
Q. Republicans have to face it... libertarians are a substantial portion of the right wing voting block now. Therefore, we have to come to some kind of an agreement on foreign policy or the vote will continue to be split. What are your suggestions?
Asked by Aging Hippie Liberal Douche - Mon Aug 17 22:25:43 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. This needs to stop: Just take a gander at the multiple graphs illustrated. You don't have to read a thing. Do republicans really want a global police state? That is what that is. 48% of military spending in the world is done by us. With our strongest allies we make up 72% 44.4% of our tax dollars are spent on it. US military spending is almost 55 times the spending on the six rogue states (Cuba, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Sudan and Syria) A lot of so called conservatives love to complain about taxes, but they will never go down as long as we fuel a military machine like that. Even this could not stop something insane like 911. That sort of thing just is not imagined by sane men. We are as safe as we can be.
Answered by Resistance - Mon Aug 17 22:38:22 2009

Is troop withdrawal from iraq a specific foreign policy?
Q. I am writing a research paper for my government class in college. I chose Foreign policy as my topic. Is troop withdrawal from Iraq specific enough or can you be even more specific in this topic? Thanks.
Asked by Ky M - Mon Oct 12 18:03:18 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Sounds like the right scope for a paper. Lots of angles -- Does a timetable help the insurgents (right winger position, which never made sense to me)? Does a timetable force the Iraqis to get their act together?
Answered by Reality has a Liberal Bias - Mon Oct 12 18:08:37 2009

Is this the fundamental difference between liberals and conservatives regarding foreign policy?
Q. Liberals: Support imperialist foreign policy whenever a Democrat is in the white house. When a Republican is in the white house, become an anti-war activist. Conservatives: Support imperialist foreign policy whenever a Republican is in the white house. When a Democrat is in the white house, become a Ron Paul style paleo-conservative.
Asked by PosterChildForIntelligentDesign - Sat Oct 3 11:50:02 2009 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I think that is the difference between Republicans and Democrats. They are more in line with party politics than ideology. Whereas conservatives and liberals are more in line with their ideology - despite party nonsense.
Answered by smellyfoot - Sat Oct 3 11:53:37 2009

Can Greeks be objective when it comes to Greek Foreign Policy?
Q. I've lived in Greece off/on for many years, and I just don't think Greeks are objective when it comes to their foreign policy. Whatever issue we see in Greece, they become polarized to one opinion. By contrast you couldn't get two Americans to agree on anything, let alone something as important as Foreign policy. Can anyone provide an example where Greeks were objective when discussing their foreign policy. Please provide a concrete answer of that--thanks.
Asked by Yoyo29 - Sat Jun 7 13:10:59 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I can only speak from personal experience: I'm a University student and when we discuss foreign policy topics in class, I very rarely hear only one or two opinions. And I find your comparison problematic. Given their population, their economic and political power, their international relations system and the degree to which their foreign policy decisions affect other countries, one cannot compare Greece to the US. Your foreign policy affects the world a great deal, you also have many more foreign relations issues to resolve and it is only to be expected that your countrymen should have different opinions as to how your government should act. What I mean is that the nature of the problems you face allows a variety of approaches to them.… [cont.]
Answered by Elaine - Sat Jun 7 16:59:49 2008

How do Americans feel about AIPAC directing foreign policy in the US government?
Q. That is to say, a foreign power has an extremely strong foothold in the US government and is using its considerable leverage to direct foreign policy (never a US strong point in the frst place). How would average Americans feel about say an Iranian or Venezuelan lobby group being equally powerful in Washington?
Asked by Timmy! - Thu May 7 21:10:50 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. according a current research in Quinnipiac univ, Americans have chosen Israel as the third friendly country, so maybe they think it's ok and their friend could (or should?) decide for them. you know, friends are good for these days. an Iranian or Venezuelan lobby group -- lol brilliant idea; it can be part of the changes we can believe in. we have good chess masters here; they can pick some of them to make a good lobby and navigate them e.g. in their Af-Pak hell hole. hallelujah.
Answered by Morteza - Fri May 8 05:13:20 2009

What do you think about Obamas foreign policy?
Q. How do you feel about Obamas ideas on foreign policy?Do you think they will be effective?Do you think they are doing a good job or a bad job?
Asked by kisses&licks - Wed Mar 4 10:31:58 2009 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If you think appeasing rogue nations led by dictators is okay, then yes its is a good policy, if you think sending a letter to let Russia be a mediator with Iran, when in fact Russia sells them arms to use against us is okay, then its a good policy, if you think sending Hillary to do the exact same failed strategy that Bubba did, then its a good policy. My answer would be Obama is clueless and has the wrong people in the cabinet and the wrong Sec of State.
Answered by No Pinheads - Wed Mar 4 10:38:40 2009

What is the significance of Israel to the United States Foreign Policy?
Q. Need some information about why Israel is so important to the US Foreign Policy. I've found some things online, but most tend to be incomplete and don't really answer the question. Thanks in advance!
Asked by proglfr72 - Tue Nov 11 16:50:19 2008 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. There are many possible answers to your question. Firstly, I would strongly encourage you not to pay attention to the ridiculous statements being made here like "Jews control the banks" or "Jews control the TV stations" or "Jews control" this or that. Any such explanation is ridiculously oversimplified and grounded primarily in prejudice rather than sound research and reasoning. Charles DeGaulle once said, "nations do not have friends, they have interests." In other words, one nation does not support another because of some emotional bond or sentimental value, but because of rational considerations, as a means of enhancing power, influence, or wealth. Though this is not always the case when one reviews American foreign policy, there is no… [cont.]
Answered by David A. - Tue Nov 11 23:44:52 2008

During the 1800s, Why did the United States have an isolationist foreign policy?
Q. What are some reasons the United was for a foreign policy? Pros to national interest and reject states rights.
Asked by Mahko - Wed Sep 23 21:27:56 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Partly due to the unstable nature of Central and South America and partly due to the uncertainty on the intentions of France, England and Spain the United States stayed back for a while and let things sort themselves out. James Monroe made a statement that the United States would not allow foreign governments to interfere with newly emerging countries in this region but we did little to back that up since there was a lot of tension with England. The federal and state governments were also at a standstill as to how restrictive or unrestrictive trade policy should then be toward Europe and the new countries. So, while some advocated moving forward to grow the economy of our country through trade, others were hesitant to do so fearing we… [cont.]
Answered by Herky 1966 - Wed Sep 23 22:42:47 2009

In what ways did the recent experiences of Vietnam affect the foreign policy decisions of President Carter?
Q. Also how did the experience of Vietname affect the foreign policy of President Reagan?
Asked by xandercycloptic - Sun Dec 9 21:00:57 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Vietnam made Carter, a former military man, more reflective (and possibly hesitant) about using military force. The argument was that the US didn't want to be pulled into another costly and humiliating defeat with little or no justification (as in Vietnam). In fact, the only major military operation remembered in the Carter administration was Operation Eagle Claw, where Carter tried to rescue American hostages in Iran using Special Forces (the operation was a complete failure). Reagan, on the other hand, used the military extensively, but made sure the operations were "sure wins" or he pulled out US forces at the first signs of possible "quagmire" (as in Vietnam). For example, when a coup was mounted in the tiny Caribbean nation of Grenada, [cont.]
Answered by adphllps - Sun Dec 9 21:50:21 2007

Why would Obama make Clinton the secretary of state when he said she had no foreign policy experience?
Q. During the campaign he said she had little to no foreign policy experience. Why would he make her the secretary of state?
Asked by Chris R - Tue Dec 2 10:53:57 2008 - - 16 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Because he's a liar and has no idea how to run this country.
Answered by unknown - Fri Dec 5 12:38:59 2008