public policy-Discussion 1

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Good evening, Growing up, my parents had many friends who were diplomats. This was particularly the case when we lived in Warsaw, Poland. I always found it captivating when we were invited to the embassy or consulate. While I only partially understood the diplomatic world at the time, I understood their mission was to represent the interest of their country in the international system. When the decision came to choose a major, it was a no-brainer that International relations was it. Thus, I did both my undergraduate and graduate degrees in the subject. I realized during my studies that I had developed an immense passion for International and foreign affairs. Pursuing a Doctoral degree in public policy with a foreign policy cognate was the straightforward stride. Now that I understood the why, I wanted to know the how. I recently read an article in Foreign Affairs magazine by Jake Sullivan that stated, “Nothing in world politics is inevitable. U.S. foreign policy was developed in an era fast becoming a memory, and the question now is whether the country can adjust to its main challenge: competition in an age of interdependence”. These are the questions that I would like to answer throughout my time as a Doctoral student and my dissertation research. Serving in the military can bestow a solid groundwork of professional knowledge and skills that can be leveraged for developing the subsidy on public policy. My leadership skills while serving in the military can transform into the ability to run policy proposals, oversee a team, and generate results with conviction. My military training in making analytical and acute decisions on the spot is instrumental in public policy, where educated choices are vital for

productive governance. Lastly, my educational background in international relations allows me to approach public policy with an interdisciplinary lens, research skills, and a global perspective. It gave me a balanced outlook on how global subtleties interconnect with domestic policy decisions. My Christian worldview goes hand in hand with my calling. I have always believed God created humans and gave them a purpose or destiny. I do not distinguish animals as less than humans because we are all God’s creation. When I enlisted in the military, it became clear that I was a civil servant for life, and I chose my profession partly because of how I perceived the world and how I was brought up. We are God’s created, and therefore we ought to be protected. Public Policy is a way of protecting both humans and the environment. As stated in this week’s reading, “Public policy is made in the “public interest.” Hence my understanding of public policy as a Christian is to ensure God’s creation is represented in the international realm. 1 Chronicles 22:12, “and may the Lord give you wisdom and understanding, that you may obey the law of the Lord your God as you rule over Israel.” Bibliography Bible, T. H. (2015). Life Application Study Bible. Carol Stream: Tyndale House Publishers. Birkland, T. A. (2020). An Introduction to the Policy Proess. New york: routledge. Sullivan, J. (2023, November/December 1). The Sources of American Power. Foreign Affairs , pp. 8-29.

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