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    The contemporary foreign policy of the United States represents an evolving continuum of principles, conceptions and strategies that in part, derived from the particularistic American Cold War experience. As such, United States foreign policy is neither a static entity, nor is its intentions or direction uncontested. This essay will examine the underlying issues of identity and how, beginning with the Truman Doctrine, a distinct articulation of the national interest was evinced that has defined America’s

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    In this article, the authors David Carter and Andrew Boutton thoroughly analyze the U.S.’s policy and its position in the distribution of foreign aid to show its true agenda. The authors’ end goal is to show the reader that the United States, a world superpower, will put in more effort, measures, and attention onto itself before its allies regardless of previously made claims. Basically, even though the U.S. will say all these nice things about how they are going to protect their allies and help

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    Many international events in the world are an outcome of decisions made by individuals. This has led to a series of discussions amongst scholars, who wonder to what extent can state leaders formulate policies that reflect national interests? In a state setting the burden to formulate policies aren’t only limited to the President, but also to different individuals who may pursue their own goals. This is evident in Kenya, whereby analysts claim that the 2011 intervention in Somalia wasn’t only influenced

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    As we all know, United States took responsibility upon himself to play the role of hegemonic power and take up responsibility of the world’s affairs. United States also is the number one more powerful in the world in all aspects like economic, politics, and military. No other countries can defeat United States military capabilities and technology. “Many countries in the region depend on its conventional military power, diplomatic influence and nuclear umbrella in order to meet their security needs

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    Open Door Policy- The United States used this foreign policy with China. The principle was that all nations should have equal access the any of the ports open to trade in China. o Samuel “Golden Rule” Jones- A mayor who helped established the Ohio Oil Company, which was later bought by Standard Oil Company, making Jones a wealthy man. He told his workers to work hard, be honest, and follow the golden rule. He was disliked by other businessmen. • 1901 o Big Stick diplomacy- Roosevelt’s policy. “Walk

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    As the American Revolution ended, the United States emerged as an independent and fragile nation. It had to co-exist in a world dominated by large and powerful empires.It became the job of the first few presidents to guide the young nation through this difficult time.They are recognized for their foreign and domestic policies that helped this country become a strong nation.Throught their actions,they influenced the future of American policy.The events that strengthened the country the most were the

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    United States and Cuba Foreign Policy Cuba and the United States of America have had an interesting relationship since before their independences. This relationship has struggled since before Fidel Castro came into power. Castro being as autocratic as he became, or less antagonistic to the US policies could have made the relationship less adversarial (Jentleson). The relationship between the two countries was not bad prior to the Spanish American War. The outcome of this period was U.S. defeating

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    Empress Cixi From: UK diplomate Asiana Cooper Date: 30 January 1902 Chinese, English and United States China Foreign Policy in Asia This memo communicates my deepening anxieties about the broadening disparity in trade and commerce and a shift in the balance of military power between China, England and the United States. Since our last communique, the POTUS (President of the Unites States) McKinley has died.There’s been a reversal of the Open Door Strategy since President’s McKinley’s

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    to this trend of displacing ‘on-scene’ perspectives with the ease, comfort, and sensationalism modern media presents. The effects of the invasion are still potently lingering in the Middle East today, and news of them are shaping the foreign policy of the United States. An event of such impact on our most immediate future, and the future of an entire region of the globe, demands a closer look. The autobiographical account titled The Last True Story I’ll Ever Tell by John Crawford and the Last Letters

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    United States Foreign Assistance The United States has been helping other countries with their economic and military problems since the beginning of the 1900’s when World War I was going on. In most cases we are allies and see we a country in need. At this point we assess the situation and format a plan in order to help through USAID. This is a government agency that pairs with others in different countries to provide aid and promote democratic societies. Aid is now being given in large quantities

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