Politics and Process in American Foreign Policy

American foreign policy has undergone marked shifts in the past two decades. Key to understanding these shifts is the study of domestic institutions which guide the policy process as well as changes in the international political environment. This course focuses on both of these areas by first studying American institutions which make and implement foreign policy. The course then examines several substantive areas of importance in American foreign policy such as military conflicts, economic policy (including trade and sanctions), foreign aid, and nuclear proliferation.