Contemporary Cases in U.S. Foreign Policy

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Contemporary Cases in U.S. Foreign Policy is written by Ralph G. Carter and published by C Q Press College. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1568028970 (ISBN 10) and 9781568028972 (ISBN 13).

A textbook for students of American foreign policy, with an accompanying website to help lecturers enhance classroom lessonsCrafting foreign policy in America is a pluralistic process involving Members of Congress, interest groups, NGOs, the media, and bureaucratic actors, which all compete with the president to influence the way U.S. foreign policy is made and implemented. Contemporary Cases in U.S. Foreign Policy captures this complexity by showcasing 15 recent real-world cases. Whether grappling with the policy-making dynamics of fighting the war on terror, dealing with North Korea's nuclear weapons programme, or choosing to participate in multilateral initiatives like the International Criminal Court or Kyoto Protocol on Climate Change, students must question motives, consider alternatives, predict outcomes, and communicate choices. particular policy choices were made, the authors follow a consistent format across chapters, providing critical thinking questions, a chronology, and an annotated list of key characters for each case. Instructors can log on to the accompanying website for a wealth of resources, including case summaries and analysis, tips for classroom use, discussion and test questions, and suggestions for further resources.