Chapter 17

How does WWII change the foreign policy position of the United States?

Economic aid. NO CONTAINMENT.

Identify five examples of containment. Explain how there are different forms of containment.

Economic, military, Cuban Missle crises, Berlin blockade, and the Korean war. There are different forms of containment because of economy and military powers.

Identify two types of foreign aid and describe the foreign aid policy of the United States.

Militaristic and Financial. The US foreign aid is the economic and military aid given to other countries,has been a basic feature of American foreign policy for more than sixty years.

Who are the nation's civilian authorities?

Secretary of State, any gov'mental official commander in Chief (President).

Describe the main duties of each military department

The army is responsible for military opps on land to defeat any attack on the United States its self, the navy is responsible for sea opps the marine seize or defend land bases from which the ships of the fleet and the air power of the navy and marines can operate, and to carry out other land operations essential to a naval campaign. The USAF is primarily responsible for military air and aerospace operations.

Why do you think the US has formed regional security alliances around the globe?

To promote our foreign policy. Meeting with other countries as a means to meet aggression is diplomacy and other countries like to see that.Treaties in which the US and other countries involved have agreed to take collective action to meet aggression in a particular part of the world.

In what ways does the UN operate to "eliminate the scourge of war"?

It has established conditions under which justice and respect for the obligations arising from treaties and other sources of international law can be maintained, and to promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom

How has NATO's purpose changed?

It has expaned to cover much of Eastern Europe. An attack against one or more of them is considered an attack against them all.

Why is it most often advisable that an ambassador comes from the ranks of career diplomats?

Because the ambassadors must deal with many things related to diplomacy. A good ambassador possess an abiding interest in and passion for the art and craft of diplomacy and international relations,Demonstrate an analytical temperament, Be a tough and effective negotiator, Study history, Prudently speak his opinion to power. Career diplomats normaly have these and more characteristics

What international concerns challenge the world today

Bin laden, al Qaeda and other terrorist groups, and global war against them. North Korea's nuclear aspirations mau also threaten worldwide security. Always fighting.

Why was the Director of National intelligence established

To integrate foreign, military, and domestic intelligence in defense of the homeland and of the United States interests abroad. Formed as a resilt of the pre-9/11 failure of the government's intelligence agencies to collect and share information that might have warned of al Qaeda's coming attacks.

Explain American foreign policy from independence through World War I.

American foreign policy was very largely built on a policy of isolationism. The US refused to become generally and permanently involved in the affairs of the rest of the world.

Define foreign policy and list three examples of topics covered by American foreign policy.

Foreign policy is many different policies on many different topics. There are many examples of topics covered in American foreign policy. A few include treaties, alliances, and international trade.

What led to the end of the Cold War

Gorbachov meeting with Reagen and improving relationships between US and USSR.

Why might espionage be considered an important tool in protecting national security?

If it is used in moderation, but can still monoter people's behavior, it could identify potential terroristic threats to our country.

Why do you think the Framers thought civilian control of the military to be so important? do you think it remains a matter of valid concern today?

Probally because it promotes democracy, since civilian control puts it in the hands of civilian political leadership, rather than professional military officers.

What is the State Department and how it it organized?

The State Department is the President's right arm in foreign affairs.

What is terrorism

The use of violence to intimidate a government or a society usually for political or ideological reasons.