Basics of Foreign Policy

This means that no one nation/region is more powerful, military than any other nation.

What is Balance of Power?

This describes the relationship between a country’s inflow and outflow of goods

What is Balance of Trade?

From 1898-1990: This event was between two superpowers (the United States vs. Russia), involved various proxy wars, battle of advancements, also the threat of nuclear war.

What is the Cold War?

This is considered not a treaty; however, this is an agreement with the President and it has to be approved by Congress.

What is Congressional Executive Agreement?

This was between the United States and Western European allies; aiming to prevent the spread of communism. 

What is Containment? 

This is the establishment and maintenance of relationships between nations

What is Diplomacy?

This is the action of nation(s) suspending trade with other countries. In practice, it sends a message of displeasure.

What is Economic Sanction?

This is the Government’s goals with dealing with other countries and the various strategy’s used. 

What is Foreign Policy?

A country allowing flow of trade between itself and other nations

What is Free Trade?

Using the threat of military power to influence the behavior of other nations.

What is Hard Power? 

This practice describes nations staying out of foreign policy, keeping to iself. 

What is Isolationism?

This practice describes a nation being engaged in world affairs, cooperating in the community of nations

What is Liberal Internationalism?

Describing how the U.S is distancing themselves from the UN and other IR organizations, while engaging in the world economy

What is Neo-Isolationism? 

The U.S aggressively promoting its values globally. 

What is Neoconservatism?

This a National military organization to maintain stability in Europe

What is NATO?

This is once country that prohibits another from selling goods within its borders. Ex: tariffs

What is protectionism?

Retaining military presence and remaining engaged across the world

What is selective engagement? 

These are nonmilitary tools to influence other nations Ex: Sanctions

What is Soft Power?

This is agreement, not a treaty negoitated and approved by ONLY the president. 

What is a sole executive agreement?

This requires presidental negotiations with other leaders, 2/3 Senate approval, and a final ratification from the President.

What is a treaty?

This article declares that the President is more successful within foreign policies than domestic ones

What is the Two Presidencies Thesis? 

This is an international organization that promotes peace, international relations, and economic and environmental programs. 

What is the United Nations?