Globalization and Foreign Policy

Globalization and Foreign Policy

By Mary Corrigan

Globalization and Government

​Domestic policy - How the federal government rules inside the country including social welfare, healthcare, education

Foreign policy - How the federal government interacts with other countries including national security, promoting peace, spreading democracy, promoting trade

Ambassador - A person appointed to represent the interests of a nation to other countries

Secretary of State - Appointed Cabinet position who acts as head of Department of State; in charge of advising president of foreign affairs

Diplomacy - Maintaining peaceful relationships with other countries

Alliance - Making a peaceful agreement between countries

Treaties  - A formal agreement between countries; usually about peace or trade

Conflict - A disagreement or clash of ideas

Cooperation - When countries work together for a purpose

Often foreign and domestic policies can intertwine as international policies can impact domestic policies

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a way that the Legislative Branch impacts foreign policy?

• Passing legislation on Naturalization Laws

• Confirming Presidential appointments

• Declaring war

• Refusing to ratify a treaty

Globalization and Government

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Economy - A country’s way of producing or providing what citizens want/need

Embargo - A government ban on bringing in goods from another country

Sanctions - A limitation or ban on certain government interactions; economic, military, diplomatic

Trade - The buying and selling of goods

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Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) - A group or agency that is independent of government and works to support people around the world (ex. Red Cross)

International Organization - Groups of governments that work together to resolve issues that cross borders/countries​

The US uses economics and trade options to influence relationships between other countries

Multiple Choice

A country with very strong economic ties to the United States is allowing human rights violations to take place. Based on U.S. foreign policy, which is an appropriate first response?

• Initiate a trade ban

• Initiate public protests

• Initiate diplomatic talks

• Initiate military operations

Organzations

United Nations (UN)  - A group of 193 countries that agree to keep peace, develop relations, and improve quality of life around the world

World Health Organization (WHO) - Part of UN; works to improve health around the world, gather data, and provide resources

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) - A group of 28 countries that created an alliance for protection and trade

European Union (EU) - An alliance of nations in Europe to try to avoid conflict by creating an economic dependency and reliance on other nations

Red Cross/Red Crescent - Initially founded to assist with wounded soldiers, volunteers around the world work to protect the wellbeing of others and assist with relief efforts, NGO

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - agreement between US, Mexico, and Canada to make it easier to trade across borders​

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The US is part of multiple organizations to strengthen alliances and protect against enemies

Multiple Choice

The statement below is from President John F. Kennedy, March 1, 1961.

"The Peace Corps shall be responsible for the training and service abroad of men and women of the United States in new programs of assistance to nations and areas of the world, and in conjunction with…other international organizations."

What idea from the Preamble does the executive order create for citizens and the government?

• Provide for the common defense

• Establish domestic tranquility

• Promote the general welfare

• Establish justice

US Foreign Policy

​Isolationism - US policy of staying out of international conflict to focus on domestic policy

WWI - drawn in by Germany (sinking of ships, Zimmerman telegram)

WWII - drawn in by Imperial Japan (Pearl Harbor)​

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Containment - ​US policy of limiting spread of Communism during Cold War (Domino Theory)

Bay of Pigs - US tried to overthrow Cuban leader; mission failed

Cuban Missile Crisis - USSR puts missiles in Cuba; Blockade results in diplomatic resolution​

Korean War - US supports democratic South; armistice results in border at 37th parallel

Vietnam War​ - US supports democratic South; US withdraws, Communist North takes over

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Diplomacy - current policy; US tries to use dipolomatic solitions first​

US involvement with international organizations create alliances and help shape how they respond to situations

Multiple Choice

The quote below is from President Barack Obama’s A New Beginning speech, delivered at Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt, June 4, 2009.

 

“I do have an unyielding belief that all people yearn for certain things: the ability to speak your mind and have a say in how you are governed; confidence in the rule of law and the equal administration of justice…”

 

Which goal of U.S. foreign policy does this quote address?

• International trade

• Encouraging the spread of democracy

• Limiting interactions with other nations

• Focusing on domestic priorities