Making Foreign Policy
U.S. foreign policy encompasses a huge number of issues affected billions of people around the globe. Find out is US foreign policy made and implemented.
An Overview of How America Relates to the World
Find out who really shapes US foreign policy.
Find out who really shapes US foreign policy.
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.
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.
The Role of the Executive Branch
The President of the United States has broad power to direct U.S. foreign policy. But who helps? And what are the limits?
The President of the United States has broad power to direct U.S. foreign policy. But who helps? And what are the limits?
The Role of the Congress
The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have a significant role to play in shaping and directing U.S. foreign policy.
The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have a significant role to play in shaping and directing U.S. foreign policy.
The Role of the U.S. Secretary of State
The Secretary of State (the position is more commonly called "Foreign Minister" in other countries) is the highest ranking, non-elected person in the U.S. government.
The Secretary of State (the position is more commonly called "Foreign Minister" in other countries) is the highest ranking, non-elected person in the U.S. government.
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
The House Committee on Foreign Affairs oversees legislation and budgetary matters related to the international relations of the United States.
The House Committee on Foreign Affairs oversees legislation and budgetary matters related to the international relations of the United States.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has oversight over the foreign policy agencies of the U.S. government, including the State Department, the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, and the Peace Corps. The Committee reviews and considers all diplomatic nominations and international treaties, as well as legislation relating to U.S. foreign policy.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has oversight over the foreign policy agencies of the U.S. government, including the State Department, the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, and the Peace Corps. The Committee reviews and considers all diplomatic nominations and international treaties, as well as legislation relating to U.S. foreign policy.
The Role of Think Tanks and NGOs
Foreign policy centers, membership groups, and service organizations have a stake in America's international relationships. They also wield considerable influence among policy makers.
Foreign policy centers, membership groups, and service organizations have a stake in America's international relationships. They also wield considerable influence among policy makers.
The Role of State and Local Governments
State and local governments are playing a larger role than ever in shaping America's presence abroad. But the role is still limited.
State and local governments are playing a larger role than ever in shaping America's presence abroad. But the role is still limited.
U.S. Foreign Policy People
An index of foreign policy people on the About U.S. Foreign Policy site.
An index of foreign policy people on the About U.S. Foreign Policy site.
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.
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.
Citizens Groups Making a Difference in U.S. Foreign Policy
A number of citizens groups are out there making a difference in U.S. Foreign Policy. Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy--explains.
A number of citizens groups are out there making a difference in U.S. Foreign Policy. Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy--explains.
How Much We Spend on US Foreign Policy
How much does America's desire for global engagement cost?
How much does America's desire for global engagement cost?
How News Coverage Impacts American Foreign Policy
The lack of solid news coverage of world affairs has a profound effect on American foreign policy.
The lack of solid news coverage of world affairs has a profound effect on American foreign policy.
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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Foreign policy uses "hard power" and "soft power," but what is "smart power"? Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy--explains.
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.
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.
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.
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.