Articles Index

The Biggest Threat to America
Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair on The Biggest Threat to America

The Role of the Executive Branch
Who shapes U.S. foreign policy today?, from Keith Porter - your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy

The Role of the Congress
Who shapes U.S. foreign policy today?, from Keith Porter - your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy

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.

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.

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.

The Role of Think Tanks and NGOs
Who shapes U.S. foreign policy today?, from Keith Porter - your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy

Foreign Policy 101
Who makes U.S. foreign policy (or American foreign policy) today? What is foreign policy? And what roles do the president and congress play? A description from Keith Porter - your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy

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.

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..

Who Cares?
Why should average Americans care about U.S. foreign policy, from Keith Porter - your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy

New Poll Shows Negative Views and More
World opinion of the United States is growing worse. Keith Porter, your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy, examines new data and finds a silver lining as well.

"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.

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.

Dissecting Anti-Americanism
Understanding how the world views the U.S.A. is an important part of planning and carrying out U.S. foreign policy. Keith Porter - your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy - looks at anti-Americanism around the world.

Americans Want A New Foreign Policy
A "Rare Year" Revealed in New Poll, from Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy

Outposts of Tyranny
Background on the Outposts of Tyranny, from Keith Porter - your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy

The Role of State and Local Governments
Who shapes U.S. foreign policy today?, from Keith Porter - your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy