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Neoisolationism
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Allow other countries to determine their own fate and only get involved if our interests or values are threatened
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Example: Providing Aid to People in Need
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Helping out another country in need like Haiti or Japan
Shows that we are a kind and helpful nation
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Possible Problems: Economic
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Could negatively effect the innocent citizens of that country (withholding money, freezing assets, embargoes, trade restrictions)
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Possible Problems: Diplomatic
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Lengthy process (talking, negotiations, etc.)
Reneging of an agreement
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Military
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Last resort - most effective (brute force)
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5 goals of foreign policy
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- National Security
- Promote World Peace
- Establish Free and Open Trade
- Support Democracy
- Provide Aid to People in Need
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What is/is not allowed in war?
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- Actions are limited to necessary military targets
- Civilian targets are prohibited
- No excessive unneeded violence
~ Action beyond what is necessary to achieve goals (torture, genocide, etc.)
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Meaning of "just" in the dilemma of "Just War Theory"?
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moral, fair, or proper
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Example: Establish Free and Open Trade
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Cuba - create a relationship with the government and have good relations
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What is "jus ad bellum"?
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Justice of war - when is it proper to wage war
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Isolationism
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Stay out of international affairs and only be concerned with what is happening at home
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4 Guiding Principles for War Declaration
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1. State openly declares war with a proper cause/reason
~ Self Defense
~ If our interest or values are threatened
2. State has to have just intentions (justified reasoning)
~ Justice rather than self interest
3. Points a state must consider before engaging:
~ Is there a chance of winning?
~ Do the benefits outweigh the costs?
~ Have all other means been exhausted?
4. The goal of war must be an outcome of fair peace
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National Security
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Need a balance between our interests and protection of our citizens
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Foreign policy
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plans and actions for dealing with foreign countries and governements
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Economic
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Measures taken to pursue or persuade leaders or governments to change
(socially or politically)
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3 Different Tools of Foreign Policy
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- Diplomatic
- Economic
- Military
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What is "jus ad bello"?
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Justice in war - Countries follow international standards of conduct that have been agreed upon
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Example: Promoting World Peace
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The formation of the United Nations (UN)
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Why do we conduct foreign policy?
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To develop relationships that will foster good relations with other countries for our security, economy, and trade.
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Diplomatic
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Building a presence and promoting cooperation with another countries leaders/government
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Realism
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To be heavily involved with international affairs to keep an eye on potential threats (everyone)
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Example: Support Democracy
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Libya - promote democracy and stability
-->might bring oil prices down
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Providing Aid to People in Need
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Help people in need in order to forge alliances and promote good relations with the international community
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What are the questions that the "Just War Theory" seeks to answer?
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When to wage war?
How to conduct it?
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Establishment of Free and Open Trade
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Create an environment that is suitable for trade
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Possible Problems: Military
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Expensive
Casualties- civilians and soldiers
= bad reputation
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Support Democracy
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Encourage democracy to promote stability as well as trade
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Example: National Security
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After 9/11 we went into Iraq and Afghanistan to find terrorist cells (citizen protection)
Also brought security to the region
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Idealism
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Seeks to promote world peace, democracy, and human rights. However, allying yourself with bad regimes is not allowed.
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Promoting World Peace
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Promote cooperation between countries
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4 Foreign Policy Schools of Thought
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- Isolationism
- Realism
- Neoisolationism
- Idealism
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