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The best resources on the Web for understanding how U.S. foreign policy is made and authorized - and for understanding the role U.S. foreign policy has played in important world events.
Profile: The RAND Corporation
A profile of the RAND Corporation, one of America's oldest foreign policy think tanks, from About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy Keith Porter.
Profile: The Center for American Progress
A profile of the Center for American Progress, an influential American group working on progressive approaches to a variety of issues including U.S. foreign policy, from About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy Keith Porter.
Profile: American Enterprise Institute
A profile of the American Enterprise Institute, an influential American group working on conservative approaches to a variety of issues including U.S. foreign policy, from About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy Keith Porter.
Developing an Integrated Foreign Policy
Foreign policy uses "hard power" and "soft power," but what is "smart power"? Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy--explains.
U.S. Foreign Policy Institutions
From Brookings to the United Nations, there are a number of institutions important to the creation and implementation of U.S. foreign policy. Here are a number of profiles from About U.S. Foreign Policy.
U.S. Foreign Policy People
An index of foreign policy people on the About U.S. Foreign Policy site.
World Hot Spots
America's interests - and reach - are global. Therefore, a crisis anywhere on the planet has a good chance of being on the agenda at the White House, State Department, and Pentagon as well. Here are the top hot spots consuming U.S. foreign policy efforts today.
Top 10 Things President Bush Has Done Right
Passport, the blog of Foreign Policy magazine, used the occasion of George W. Bush's 61st birthday (7/6/07) to print a list of things his Administration has done right in U.S. foreign policy.
Profile: The Heritage Foundation
A profile of the Heritage Foundation, one of America's influential groups devoted to U.S. foreign policy, from About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy Keith Porter.
Profile: The Brookings Institution
A profile of the Brookings Institution, one of America's influential groups devoted to U.S. foreign policy, from About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy Keith Porter.
Profile: The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
A profile of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, one of America's influential groups devoted to U.S. foreign policy, from About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy Keith Porter.
Profile: The Council on Foreign Relations
A profile of the Council on Foreign Relations, America's most influential group devoted to U.S. foreign policy, from About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy Keith Porter.
U.S. Allies Face Shifting Leadership
Big allies of the United States face big changes Keith Porter, your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy, examines leadership changes on the orizon fro France, United Kingdom, and Israel..
Best Foreign Policy Blogs
The blogosphere is full of high quality writing by leading experts on U.S. foreign policy. Keith Porter - your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy - recommends the best foreign policy blogs.
How News Coverage Impacts American Foreign Policy
The lack of solid news coverage of world affairs impacts American foreign policy. Keith Porter - your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy - looks at what we don't know.
Favorite Foreign Policy Blogs
The blogosphere is full of high quality writing by leading experts on U.S. foreign policy. Keith Porter - your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy - recommends his favorite foreign policy blogs.
Building a Moderate Foreign Policy
Partisan bickering over foreign policy used to end at the water's edge. Can Democrats and Republicans still forge a bipartisan, moderate foreign policy? Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy--explores the issue.
"The Failed State is a Real Threat to Our Peace and Security"
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says, "The failed state is a real threat to our peace and security." Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy--explains why.
Who Cares About U.S. Foreign Policy?
U.S. foreign policy affects almost every aspect of our daily lives. Keith Porter, your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy, explains why you should care about this vital issue.
What is "Transformational Diplomacy"?
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is implementing an approach to U.S. foreign policy she calls "transformational diplomacy." Learn more about her plan to change the world, from Keith Porter - your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy
Outposts of Tyranny
In 2005, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice labeled six countries as "outposts of tyranny." Keith Porter, your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy, looks at each one.

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