PSCI 0311
American Foreign Policy
American Foreign Policy
Does America exercise its power in the world in a distinctive way? In this course we will examine the evolution of American foreign policy from the immediate post-World War II era to the present. As we make our way from the height of the Cold War to the 21st century, we will assess how leaders, institutions, domestic politics, and the actions and inactions of other countries have shaped American international behavior. Topics considered include terrorism, nuclear proliferation, globalization, democracy promotion, foreign aid policy, environmental policy, and technology governance. A central aim of the course is to map competing perspectives so that students can draw their own informed political conclusions.3 hrs. lect./disc. (International Relations and Foreign Policy)
Does America exercise its power in the world in a distinctive way? In this course we will examine the evolution of American foreign policy from the immediate post-World War II era to the present. As we make our way from the height of the Cold War to the 21st century, we will assess how leaders, institutions, domestic politics, and the actions and inactions of other countries have shaped American international behavior. Topics considered include terrorism, nuclear proliferation, globalization, democracy promotion, foreign aid policy, environmental policy, and technology governance. A central aim of the course is to map competing perspectives so that students can draw their own informed political conclusions.3 hrs. lect./disc. (International Relations and Foreign Policy)
- Subject:
- Political Science
- Department:
- Political Science
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- AMR, SOC
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
Sections
Fall 2025
PSCI0311A-F25
Lecture
PSCI0311Y-F25
Discussion
PSCI0311Z-F25
Discussion
Spring 2024
Fall 2021
Spring 2020
Fall 2016
Fall 2015
Fall 2014
Spring 2014
Fall 2011
Fall 2010
Spring 2010
Spring 2009
Spring 2008
Spring 2007
PSCI0311A-S07
Lecture
PSCI0311X-S07
Discussion
PSCI0311Y-S07
Discussion
PSCI0311Z-S07
Discussion