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Making foreign Policy

Explore the intricacies of foreign policy, from promoting democracy to national security, through treaties, trade, and diplomatic appointments. Learn about the President's role and the tools at their disposal for navigating international relations. Discover how military force is employed cautiously to uphold the country's interests on the global stage.

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Making foreign Policy

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  1. Making foreign Policy

  2. President & Foreign Policy • Foreign Policy- A plan for dealing with other nations. • National Security- The goal of foreign policy or to keep the country safe from harm p6

  3. President & Foreign Policy • Another goal of foreign policy is international trade. • Trade creates markets for American products.

  4. President & Foreign Policy • Another goal is to promote world peace. • War disrupts trade • Endangers national security

  5. President & Foreign Policy • Another goal is to promote democracy throughout the world. • Democracy promotes peace and human rights. • It helps secure national security

  6. President & Foreign Policy • The state department and the secretary of State work with the President in handling foreign policy.\ • In addition the CIA, and defense department and National Security Agency (NSA) give the president valuable information

  7. President & Foreign Policy • Constitution divides the power to conduct foreign and military affairs between the Congress and the president. • President- Chief diplomat • Congress- power to declare war, prohibit certain military action, or withhold funding for the military.

  8. Tools of Foreign Policy • Tools include: • Making treaties • choosing ambassadors • Applying foreign aid • International trade • Use of the Military

  9. Treaties & executive agreements • Treaties- Formal agreements among 2 or more Countries Treaties are based on: • Defense (NATO) • Trade (NAFTA) • Passage (Hormuze)

  10. Treaties & executive agreements • Treaties must be ratified by the Senate with a 2/3 vote. • President can by pass the senate by making an executive agreement- An understanding between the President and another foreign leader.

  11. Appointing Ambassadors • Ambassador- An official representative of the U.S. • Must be approved by the Senate • Sent only to countries with diplomatic relations. (Iran, Syria)

  12. Foreign Aid • Is the money, food, military assistance or supplies given to help other countries. • Marshal Plan- helped rebuild Europe after WWII

  13. International trade • The exchange of goods and services among countries • Trade can be used as a defense tool by imposing trade sanctions- implementing trade barriers with another country in order to punish a country

  14. International trade • Embargo- an agreement among several nations that prohibits them from trading with a target country. • Congress can also impose tariffs on imported goods

  15. Military Force • President may use the military to carry out foreign policy decisions. • This must be done with great care and attention to detail to avoid putting the country in a position of war.

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