Europe and U.S. Foreign Policy
The United States has long term national interests and vital engagements across Europe. This page includes key links and resources exploring those relationships as well as the role of U.S. foreign policy in various regional issues and organizations including the European Union, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and more.
The U.S. and Great Britain: The Special Relationship After World War II
Diplomatic events in the "special relationship" between the United States and Great Britain after World War II.
The U.S. and Great Britain: The Special Relationship Forged In War
A look at the "special relationship" of U.S. and British diplomacy during the two world wars.
The U.S. and Great Britain: Origins Of The Special Relationship
A look at 19th Century events in the diplomatic "special relationship" between the United States and Great Britain.
The Marshall Plan
The post-World War II Marshall Plan to help the recovery of Europe was the grandfather of all U.S. foreign aid projects.
The Treaty of Ghent, 1814
The Treaty of Ghent, signed on Christmas Eve, 1814, ended the War of 1812 and established a new foreign policy dynamic between the United States and Great Britain.
U.S. Watches 2011 Russian Parliamentary Election
American comments criticizing apparent election fraud in Russia's December 4, 2011, parliamentary election angered Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, Russia braced for large-scale protests of the election results.
The Fourteen Points
The Fourteen Points were Woodrow Wilson's ambitious plan for peace at the end of World War I.
The Franco-American Treaty, 1778
The Battles of Saratoga lead to the Franco-American Alliance of 1778, the turning point of the American Revolution
Emancipation Proclamation Was Also Foreign Policy
Everyone knows that when Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 he was freeing American slaves. But did you know the abolition of slavery was also a key element of Lincoln's foreign policy?
US Rejects Abkhazia Election Results
The United States has rejected the results of an August 26, 2011, election in the Abkhazia region of Georgia.
The US-Belarusian Relationship
Background on the US-Belarusian Relationship from Keith Porter - your About Guide to US Foreign Policy
The Relationship of the United States with France
A profile of the relationship between the United States and France, from About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy Keith Porter.
The Relationship of the United States with Germany
A profile of the relationship between the United States and Germnay, from About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy Keith Porter.
Timeline of U.S.-German Relations
A look at the US-German relationship from 1608 to present, from Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy
The Relationship of the United States with the United Kingdom
A profile of the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom, from About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy Keith Porter.
Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs
This mega section of the U.S. State Department deals with all things related to Europe, Russia and even the Middle East.
European Union
This is the English language homepage for the official European Union. The EU is a quasi-governmental entity setting policies and standards for 25 of the world's richest nations.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO is the largest, most successful military alliance in the world. It includes much of Europe along with the United States and Canada. NATO is often seen as the primary vehicle for U.S. foreign policy engagement with Europe.
Western Europe's America Problem
In the Chronicle of Higher Education, Professor Andrei S. Markovits offers an entertaining tour of anti-Americanism across Europe.
Atlantic Review
The Atlantic Review is an online press digest covering the United States and transatlantic relations. This free service selects and summarizes key articles every day.
About Europe for Visitors
About.com Guide to Europe for Visitors James Martin offers resources for anyone planning to visit (or just learn more about) Europe.