US FOREIGN POLICY REGARDING DIFFERENT DIPLOMATIC AND REGIONAL ASPECTS

“US FOREIGN POLICY REGARDING DIFFERENT DIPLOMATIC AND

REGIONAL ASPECTS”

COURSE TITLE: COMPRATIVE ANALYSIS OF FOREIGN POLICY OF

MAJOR POWERS (803)

SUBMITTED TO : SIR DR: FAROOQUE AHMED LAGHARI

SUBMITTED BY : MAHENOOR SHAHID (2K23/M-IR/11)

DEPARTMENT OF IR

M-PHIL

UNIVERSITY OF SINDH, JAMSHORO

US FOREIGN POLICY REGARDING DIFFERENT DIPLOMATIC AND REGIONAL ASPECTS

US foreign Policy Regarding Different Diplomatic and

Regional Aspects
Outline

1-Introduction

a) Define Foreign policy

b) American foreign policy's three pillars

c) The current foreign policy of the US

d) Changing US foreign policy

2-Primary concerns with US foreign policy

a) Four primary objectives of US foreign policy

b) Diplomacy in Action

3-Protecting America

a) THE GLOBAL TERRORISM'S FACE

b) Annual Country Reports on Terrorism

c) Homeland security

d) Visas: Welcoming Foreign Citizens

e) Regional Stability

4-Regional Issues

a) Middle East

b) Western Hemisphere

c) Africa

d) East Asia
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e) South and Central Asia

f) Europe and Eurasia

5-Some major concern to maintain stability

a) Weapons of Mass Destruction

b) Organizations for Law Enforcement,

c) International Violence, and Illegal Drugs

d) Welfare and economic security

e) Human rights and democracy

f) Refugees, Migration, and Population

g) Supporting Foreign and Civil Services

6) Conclusion

Introduction:

Foreign Policy: National governments use their foreign policies to guide their diplomatic relations and
interactions with other countries. A country’s foreign policy helps advance its political and economic
objectives in the international arena, as well as reflecting its values and aspirations.

The three pillars of American foreign policy are:

The three most important goals of American foreign policy are security, prosperity, and achieving a better
world. Throughout its long history, the United States has sought security in many ways, but security and
U.S. protection of interests and citizens is always a concern
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Current foreign policy in the United States is:

According to the department's mission statement, "Protect and promote America's security, prosperity, and
democratic values and shape an international environment in which all Americans can thrive. For 2022–
2026, it aims to promoting democracy, promoting global prosperity, and restoring American leadership.

U.S. foreign policy reforms:-

Foreign policy is determined by the President of the United States according to the Constitution. The chief
foreign policy adviser to the president is the secretary of state, appointed by the president with the advice
and permission of Congress.

A major concern about American foreign policy

• Accountability and anti-corruption.

• Non-proliferation and arms control.

• Environment and climate change.

• Prevention of crime and drug use

•The fight against terrorism.

• Cybersecurity problems.

• Trade policy and economic efficiency

U.S. the following four major foreign policy objectives:

the security of the United States and its citizens promoting democracy, human rights, and other foreign
objectives; to foster understanding of American ideals and policies.
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Diplomacy in the workplace U.S. The Department of State Diplomacy oversees the United States’ relations
with other countries, international organizations and their citizens. Diplomacy is a term used to describe
the management of these interactions. Implementing the president’s foreign policy, State Department agents
work to create a freer, more prosperous, and more secure global society. (Public Administration June 2008)

The State Department plays an important role in the US. Government because it represents the country
abroad and represents the U.S. through diplomatic relations. Policies refer to foreign governments and
international organizations. The United States has diplomatic relations with about 180 of the world’s more
than 190 countries, as well as other international Organization.

Contact with other countries and their populations is of great importance to the United States because of
advances in trade, transportation and technology Protecting the United States and Americans, advancing
democracy, human rights, and other global interests, promoting international understanding of American
values and policies, and promoting U.S. policy. Diplomats, government officials, and other personnel both
at home and abroad.

Protection of America:-

One of the best ways to protect America and Americans is through diplomacy. We effectively address many
of the issues that cross national lines and concern us here in the United States through cooperation with
other countries,

E.g. The face of global terrorism:-

• Trafficking in illegal drugs

•Crime

• Terrorism

• Threats of WMDs

• Infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS

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• The humanitarian needs of migrants and refugees.

The physical and economic security of Americans is at stake at home and abroad. The State Department
operates in the US.

fronts borders, facilitates the entry of legitimate visitors into the country, denies visas to ineligible ones, to
deter terrorist attacks, defeat global terrorism, and strengthens international agreements to ensure that US
homeland security, transportation, commerce , and infrastructure Establish policies and practices to keep it
safe.

The following are just a few of the many ways the State Department uses diplomacy to protect the United
States. This includes, counter-terrorism because it also involves its allies, interests, the US. Puts the country
at risk internationally, the US. Focused government efforts, and international cooperation are necessary to
defeat

International terrorism.

The objectives of the National Counter-Terrorism Plan are reflected in our work Deny funding, support,
and asylum to terrorists who seek to exploit the conditions they seek to exploit, defeat terrorists and their
organizations, and blow up the US. Safeguarding the interests of citizens at home and abroad. The State
Department oversees the U.S. over and directs all of the government’s global counterterrorism operations
in the War on Terror.

This reflects the national policy objectives

Counterterrorism

Defeat terrorists and their organizations.

Deny sponsorship, support and sanctuary to terrorists.

Reduce the conditions under which terrorists seek to exploit;

From the U.S. protection of citizens and their interests at home and abroad.
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Congress requires annual state reports on terrorism from the State Department as an assessment of global
terrorism trends and the nature of terrorist threats. A highlight of the article includes chapters on policy
decisions, international unity of government inhabited by states, state sponsors of terrorism, foreign terrorist
organizations, WMD terrorism, and terrorist safe havens.

Home Security

Although it begins at home, American security extends beyond our borders. The State Department oversees
the U.S. diplomatic efforts to promote international cooperation in taking measures to prevent threats to
transportation, communications, and other vital infrastructure and information systems, transportation, and
energy and to secure our borders on the fence. It also monitors visa processing.

Visas: Foreign Citizens Welcome

We appreciate the important contributions that immigrants and tourists have made to our country. The State
Department requires visas for foreigners seeking to enter the United States, as well as many other visitors.
Each year, the State Department scrutinizes more than 8 million visa applications. Visa laws help ensure
that no foreign visas are issued to the detriment of our country, keeping us safe but also allowing us to
welcome citizens from around the world.

Regional stability

The State Department uses diplomacy in every part of the world to ensure that regional conflicts do not
escalate into global hostilities that could damage American interests. The State Department cooperates with
other countries in international organizations to promote peace and economic prosperity.

The State Department is responsible for the following provincial affairs.

Middle East: Arab World Encourage and support Iraq's transition to democracy. Continue to seek peaceful
coexistence between Israel, Egypt, other Middle Eastern states, and the Palestinians,.

Western Hemisphere: to Defeat Terrorism and Illicit Drug Trafficking, and Enhance Institutions That
Support Freedom and Democracy,
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Africa: eradicating poverty, fighting disease, and promoting regional leadership for conflict resolution, you
can support democracy, the rule of law, and economic growth.

East Asia and the Pacific: Build societies, create economic opportunities, and fend off risks to sustainable
progress to promote prosperity and peace in the area through organizations like the Asia-Pacific Economic
Cooperation forum,

South Central Asia: promotes Afghanistan’s democratic transition. Address issues affecting India,
Pakistan and the international community, such as Kashmir and the nuclear weapons posture.

Europe and Eurasia: Eurasia To further stability and international collaboration, work on a variety of
global issues with European and Eurasian allies as well as with important organizations like NATO

Weapons of Mass Destruction:

Weapons of mass destruction Nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons represent a serious threat to the
United States and the world. We should be concerned about the possibility that terrorists could acquire
these weapons and harm innocent people. The State Department is trying to prevent more countries from
acquiring these weapons and assure compliance with international treaties banning such weapons law
enforcement, international violence, and illegal drugs

Organizations for Law Enforcement, International Violence, and Illegal Drugs

The State Department has an important role to play in implementing international drug and crime prevention
solutions, encouraging effective law enforcement and protecting human rights It is managed through
bilateral, regional and international assistance programs controls drug production for states, reduces crime
Rates, and supports efforts to improve the criminal justice system and in addition favors justice reform in
post-conflict states.
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Welfare and economic security:

The State Department supports American companies both domestically and abroad. Officials at American
embassies around the world are experts in the business customs of other countries and the most important
products and markets in those countries They establish prospects for, and support, American businesses
them for work abroad or in the country.

Human Rights and Democracy:

Central to American foreign policy are the promotion of democracy, freedom, and the protection of human
rights around the world. The founding principles of the United States more than two centuries ago and those
enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international and regional treaties align
with America and those who wish to live freely and with democracy governments that uphold basic human
rights meet Bilateralism, multilateralism, support for independence advocates, foreign aid, reporting on
human rights violations, public outreach and economic sanctions are all tools to advance the

Refugees, Migration, and Population:

Independence process Refugees, migration, and population Millions of refugees, war veterans, and disaster
victims receive assistance from the State Department. In addition, the United States grants permanent
residency to thousands of refugees each year Population growth affects the environment and the ability of
governments to provide services to expanding populations that live in smaller areas, consume more fuel
and need more food supporting foreign and national agencies

Supporting Foreign and Civil Services

U.S. achieving foreign policy objectives requires a group of individuals led by the US. Greatly motivated
by diplomacy. The Foreign Office and State Department cooperate with American missions both at home
and abroad to promote U.S. policy. Foreign policy plays a role. Since the terrorist attacks of September 11,
2001, our diplomatic relations and policies are more important than ever The Foreign Office, which
represents the United States abroad, has more than 11,000 employees.
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Conclusion
Foreign policy is the way that national governments direct diplomatic relations and interactions with other
countries. U.S. foreign policy focuses on three main pillars: security, prosperity, and achieving a better
world. Appointed by the President, the Secretary of State is the chief foreign policy adviser.

The goal of the United States is to promote democracy, promote global prosperity, and restore American
leadership. The State Department oversees relations between the United States and other countries and
implements the president’s foreign policy objectives.

The State Department deals with global terrorism, ensures domestic security, and fights terrorism. The
Bureau also produces annual country reports on terrorism, investigates global terrorism and addresses state
sponsors of terrorism, foreign terrorist organizations, and terrorist safe havens

The State Department oversees the U.S. oversee diplomatic efforts to foster international cooperation,
regulate visa operations, and ensure internal security. It also processes visa applications and welcomes
foreign nationals.

The department works to prevent regional conflicts from escalating into global hostilities and cooperates
with other countries in international organizations. It covers the Middle East, the West, Africa, East Asia,
South Central Asia, Europe and Eurasia.
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