LEAD 261(F) American Foreign Policy (Same as Political Science 261)
This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of American foreign policy. It explores the international and domestic pressures that motivate policy elites through a historical overview of key U.S. decisions, incorporating various theories of foreign policy into discussions of critical debates. The course also provides an anatomy of the modern foreign policy establishment and a flavor of how institutional actors behave. Armed with this understanding, students will learn how to be thoughtful consumers and critics. Finally, they will step into the shoes of the advisor and produce policy recommendations for a series of contemporary dilemmas of American foreign policy leaders.
Format: lecture/discussion. Evaluation will be based on a midterm exam and three short papers.
No prerequisites. Enrollment limit: 40 (expected: 20-40).
Hour: ROVNER