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The Current Administration 's Theory Of International Relations Essay

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Over the last several decades the United States of America has had the seat of leadership on the world stage. During this time different US Administrations have viewed the world through changing times and circumstances, and through the lens of several different theories of international relations. The current Administration’s foreign policy positions, articulated by the President himself during his recent West Point commencement address as well as the Administration’s self-described “pivot,” or “rebalance” to a larger focus on Asia, show a dominant reliance on the Liberalism theory of International Relations. This paper will analyze the current Administration’s Liberalism theory by looking at arguments put forth by the President during his speeches, explain the Administration’s assertions on the importance of international institutions, and describe how the “pivot” to Asia is good for the country. Finally, this paper will make some recommendations for changes to the current Administration’s foreign policy, based upon actions and theories that previous Administrations have used effectively. In his West Point Commencement Address the President asserted two points. The first is that “technology and globalization has put power once reserved for states in the hands of individuals raising the capacity of terrorists to do harm.” Additionally, he argued that “the most direct threat to America at home and abroad remains terrorism.” These are both key concepts of the

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