Abstract
In this essay, American foreign policy is discussed. The writer examines how today, American foreign policy has begun to stray from its proud legacy of balanced diplomacy and legitimate action. The writer discusses that from 1945 through the end of the Cold War, containment and deterrence kept the U.S. out of a "hot" war of global proportions. The writer looks at how today, the doctrine of preemptive war threatens to undermine that prior objective.

From the Paper
"American foreign policy has undergone many a shift in the nearly six decades since the close of World War II. At that time the wake of Hitler's dark and illegitimate aggression against his neighbors and the Jews, had given the world reason for serious pause. The principle of might makes right had been thoroughly borne out and with disastrous results. In the immediate aftermath, the United States, working with Europe and in fact inspiring the Charter of the United Nations, established that in an increasingly dangerous world peace must ... "

Tags:nuremberg, wwII, american, foreign, policy, diplomacy, statecraft, cold, war, soviet, expansion, war against terror, doctrine, of, preemptive, war

Abstract
An examination of American Foreign Policy from three articles from Annual Edition's American Foreign Policy: Article 33, "Musclebound: The Limits of U.S. Power" by Stephen M. Walt; Article 12, "A Small Peace for the Middle East" by Arthur Hertzberg; and Article 11, "To Be An Enlightened Power" by Wu Xinbo. It discusses the overall foreign policy theme that links the articles together, the central arguments of each article, the article the author tends to support, and what should be the final foreign policy responses and solutions to the problems.

From the Paper
"All three authors, Walt, Hertzberg, and Xinbo, clearly believe that the United States should change its approach to foreign policy. The authors' views are linked by their portrait of the United States as the major super power in the world and the problems and responsibilities that arise with this reality. They contend that the United States has involved itself in issues that either cannot be solved by U.S. intervention and that the United States tends to paint a picture of all problems being resolved on the White House lawn or through military force. All three authors point to the failures of the U.S. policies throughout the world and each prescribes an alternative approach."

Tags:Walt, Hertzberg, Xinbo, middle, east, united, states, change, china

Abstract
In this article, the writer notes that the foreign policy of the United States of America in regard to such diverse areas as the Cold War, the U.S. relationship with China and the U.S. conflicts with Iraq, presents challenges to any analyst. The writer argues that these challenges stem from the fact that U.S. foreign policy is rarely cohesive across the broad spectrum of international relations. The writer notes that in both the strengths and weaknesses of American foreign policy from the Cold War to the War on Terror/Long War, a complex range of contributing factors determine the shape of U.S. foreign policy in ways that often differ radically from one theater of operations to another.

Outline:
Introduction
The United States and the Cold War
The United States and China
The United States and Iraq
Conclusion

From the Paper
"In critically evaluating the course of American foreign policy from the Cold War to the present it is necessary to look beneath the surfaces of international relations to consider a range of contributing factors that may have shaped American foreign policy in ways that do not seem immediately apparent upon initial examination."
"The Cold War represents just such a situation, for while it may seem initially to have been a conflict between two pre-eminent superpowers - the United State and the U.S.S.R. - at the end of the Second World War, many observers have argued that Western European nations played a primary role in persuading a reluctant United States to become engaged in Europe as a counter-balance to the Soviet Union."

Tags:war, conflicts, international, relations

Abstract
This paper shows how Melanson demonstrates that US foreign policy has undergone a substantial transition since the 1960s with the end of the Vietnam and Cold wars. The author points out that a consensus can no longer be achieved in American foreign policy.

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The paper researches the role American foreign policy had on the creation of the state of Israel and on the current Middle East crisis, emphasizing the conflict between Israel and Palestine and the American support for Israel.

From the Paper
"Ever since the end of WWII the American government has adopted a foreign policy based on lies, economic and power interests. The former "cradle of democracy" has turned into a hypocritical, corrupted and ignorant superpower. Now, after the fall of communism this superpower is more untouchable than ever. The hate towards America and everything American has been increasing around the world with every bad political decision the American government makes. Still, many Americans were stunned and confused by the September 11th tragedy, not knowing the exact reasons for it. As history shows, there is a reason for every event, and for September 11 the reason was the US foreign policy. The American government must change its foreign policy, otherwise worst tragedies will happen."

Tags:crisis, east, intifada, middle, palestine

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This paper demonstrates how American foreign policy reflects regional, political, and economic divisions from the time of the Articles of Confederation through the 19th century.

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This paper presents an overview of the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan, and how these have shaped American foreign policy for good and bad from the end of World War II to the present.

From the Paper
"The Truman Doctrine was the impetus for the change in United States foreign policy, from isolationist to internationalists; thus we were drawn into two wars of containment and into world affairs. The Truman Doctrine led to a major change in U.S. foreign policy from its inception - aid to Turkey and Greece - to its indirect influence in Korea and Vietnam."

Tags:america, legislation, president, Marshall, Plan, Cold, War, Soviet, Union, Korean, War, Vietnam, War

Abstract
In this article, the writer provides a critique of the foreign policy of the United States of America in regard to such diverse areas as the Cold War, the U.S. relationship with China, and the U.S. conflicts with Iraq, present challenges to any analyst. In large measure, as this essay argues, these challenges stem from the fact that U.S. foreign policy is rarely cohesive across the broad spectrum of international relations.

From the Paper
"As will be seen, in both the strengths and weaknesses of American foreign policy from the Cold War to the War on Terror/Long War, a complex range of contributing factors determine the shape of U.S. foreign policy in ways that often differ radically from one theater of operations to another."

Tags:policy, American, foreign

Abstract
The paper discusses how the United States has long sought ready access to the region's huge oil reserves, it has long been interested in the region as a bulwark against communism and it long sought to protect Israel, a democratic state in the heart of a region not noted for nurturing democratic institutions - and a state with a strong, influential base of supporters back in America. The paper reaches the conclusion that while US Middle Eastern foreign policy has been guilty of many gaffes and oversights, its focus on a few key objectives has been relatively unwavering - though its aims may ultimately prove counter-productive.

From the Paper
"The following paper will argue that American foreign policy since 1945 has actually been fairly consistent. To wit, the United States has long sought ready access to the region's huge oil reserves, it has long been interested in the region as a bulwark against communism (though some argue that the US actually over-played the communist threat in the region so as to justify interventions in the Middle East aimed at protecting US oil access and US oil interests), and it long sought to protect Israel, a..."

Tags:united, states, policy

Abstract
The paper discusses the following hypotheses:
Firstly, that Russia, though seemingly at a low in terms of economic opportunity is in actuality a country of opportunity and unrealized financial possibility. Secondly, that the U.S. foreign policy may render the U.S. ineffective in its quest to spread freedom and liberty throughout the world; and finally, that warnings of terrorist attacks, which are broadcast through media sources are an effective way of removing the rights of the individual through a purported 'protection focused' type of legislation.

From the Paper
"According to recent news, science, economic and other relevant journal reports, it is highly likely that the Soviet Union will see renewed economic status in the post-Cold War Era due to the concentration of businesses setting up shop due to the availability of cheap labor in the country. Projections in relation to the country's economic outlook are stated in a recent 'Country Analysis"."

Tags:Geneva, Convention, humanitarian, Afghanistan