Congress And The Politics Of U S Foreign Policy

Author : James M. Lindsay
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1994-08
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015031796504

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Congress and the Politics of U.S. Foreign Policy by James M. Lindsay Pdf

Have we entered an era of the "Imperial Congress"? How and why do members of Congress wield power over foreign policy? DOes Congress undermine the national interest when it asserts itself in foreign affairs? Congress is more active in foreign policy than at any time since the 1930s, notes James lindsay, but the important questions raised by this activism have not been fully addressed by contemporary scholars and commentors. In Congress and the Politics of U.S. Foreign Policy Lindsay offers a timely and comprehensive examination of the role the modern Congress plays in foreign policy. He shows how the resurgence of congressional activism marks a return to the pattern that was once the norm in American politics. He analyzes the distribution of decision-making authority in Congress, reviews the constraints and incentives for members of Congress to become involved in foreign policy,describes committe work, the legislative process, and other institutional structures.

Author : John Spanier,Joseph Nogee
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781483136400

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Congress, the Presidency and American Foreign Policy by John Spanier,Joseph Nogee Pdf

Congress, the Presidency and American Foreign Policy provides a critical look at the resulting executive-legislative relations in the conduct of American foreign policy. This book explores the capacity of American political institutions to conduct a foreign policy that will meet the nation's many needs. Organized into eight chapters, this book begins with an explanation of the Jackson-Vanik amendment; the congressional participation in US-Middle East Policy; and the implication of the domestic politics of SALT II for the foreign policy process. Subsequent chapters explore the negotiations and ratification of the Panama Canal treaties; the Turkish Embargo problem; economic sanctions against Rhodesia; and the energy policy. Lastly, the dilemmas of policy-making in a democracy are addressed.

Author : Ralph G. Carter,James M. Scott
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781538151242

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Congress and U.S. Foreign Policy by Ralph G. Carter,James M. Scott Pdf

Leading scholars in the study of congress and US foreign policy address congress’s vital role in determining how and why the US chooses it's international policy agendas. They address key aspects of congressional activism, assertiveness, and acquiescence in an era of divided government and polarized politics.

Author : Cecil Van Meter Crabb,Pat M. Holt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : STANFORD:36105039729343

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Invitation to Struggle by Cecil Van Meter Crabb,Pat M. Holt Pdf

Author : Rebecca K. C. Hersman
Publisher : Brookings Institution Press
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-10
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780815798965

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Friends and Foes by Rebecca K. C. Hersman Pdf

Foreign policy in the post–cold war era is profoundly complex, and so too are the institutions that share the responsibility to guide and manage America's relations with other countries. Policymakers struggle within porous and fragmented institutions, in which policy is driven more powerfully by clusters of like-minded individuals than by disciplined organizations. The nation's political parties face deep divisions over foreign policy and are unable to forge a coherent vision for the future. Congress is increasingly polarized along ideological lines, while traditional internationalist foreign policy spans a truncated political center. Few aspects of U.S. politics are more contentious or controversial than the respective roles of Congress and the executive branch in formulating foreign policy. In this complex environment, scholars, pundits, and policymakers look to the public and high-profile battles between Congress and the president as a bellwether of the future of U.S. foreign policy.In reality, foreign policy is often shaped, debated, and made out of public view. In Friends and Foes, Rebecca K. C. Hersman shifts the focus away from headline-grabbing events and disagreements to the day-to-day interactions that form the backbone of policymaking.Hersman illustrates the ebb and flow of foreign policy development through many examples and anecdotes. She also includes three in-depth case studies from the mid-1990s: the controversial transfer of three U.S. warships to Turkey; the dispute over relaxing sanctions against Pakistan because of concerns about that nation's nuclear proliferation record, and the 1995–97 battle over the Chemical Weapons Convention. The book also illuminates the role of the media in influencing the outcome of foreign policy decisionmaking. Countering the conventional wisdom that a president and a Congress of the same political party are best able to "get things done," Friends and Foes sheds new light on the institutional dynamics, conflic

Author : John Dumbrell
Publisher : Manchester University Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : United States
ISBN : 0719031885

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The Making of US Foreign Policy by John Dumbrell Pdf

Examination of the aims, methods, and recently renewed emphasis of Soviet education on the molding of model socialist citizens. A textbook for students of international relations, which provides a British perspective on the relationship between the process and the substance of US foreign policy since the mid-sixties. Dumbrell (social sciences, Manchester Polytechnic) draws on both original case studies and the extensive secondary literature. Distributed by St. Martin's. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Robert J. McMahon,Thomas W. Zeiler
Publisher : CQ Press
Page : 800 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781452235363

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Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy by Robert J. McMahon,Thomas W. Zeiler Pdf

At no time in American history has an understanding of the role and the art of diplomacy in international relations been more essential than it is today. Both the history of U.S. diplomatic relations and the current U.S. foreign policy in the twenty-first century are major topics of study and interest across the nation and around the world. Spanning the entire history of American diplomacy—from the First Continental Congress to the war on terrorism to the foreign policy goals of the twenty-first century—Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy traces not only the growth and development of diplomatic policies and traditions but also the shifts in public opinion that shape diplomatic trends. This comprehensive, two-volume reference shows how the United States gained “the strength of a giant” and also analyzes key world events that have determined the United States’ changing relations with other nations. The two volumes’ structure makes the key concepts and issues accessible to researchers: The set is broken up into seven parts that feature 40 topical and historical chapters in which expert writers cover the diplomatic initiatives of the United States from colonial times through the present day. Volume II’s appendix showcases an A-to-Z handbook of diplomatic terms and concepts, organizations, events, and issues in American foreign policy. The appendix also includes a master bibliography and a list of presidents; secretaries of state, war, and defense; and national security advisers and their terms of service. This unique reference highlights the changes in U.S. diplomatic policy as government administrations and world events influenced national decisions. Topics include imperialism, economic diplomacy, environmental diplomacy, foreign aid, wartime negotiations, presidential influence, NATO and its role in the twenty-first century, and the response to terrorism. Additional featured topics include the influence of the American two-party system, the impact of U.S. elections, and the role of the United States in international organizations. Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy is the first comprehensive reference work in this field that is both historical and thematic. This work is of immense value for researchers, students, and others studying foreign policy, international relations, and U.S history. ABOUT THE EDITORS Robert J. McMahon is the Ralph D. Mershon Professor of History in the Mershon Center for International Security Studies at The Ohio State University. He is a leading historian of American diplomatic history and is author of several books on U.S. foreign relations. Thomas W. Zeiler is professor of history and international affairs at the University of Colorado at Boulder and is the executive editor of the journal Diplomatic History.

Author : Morton H. Halperin,Priscilla Clapp
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2007-02-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780815734109

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Bureaucratic Politics and Foreign Policy by Morton H. Halperin,Priscilla Clapp Pdf

The first edition of Bureaucratic Politics and Foreign Policy is one of the most successful Brookings titles of all time. This thoroughly revised version updates that classic analysis of the role played by the federal bureaucracy—civilian career officials, political appointees, and military officers—and Congress in formulating U.S. national security policy, illustrating how policy decisions are actually made. Government agencies, departments, and individuals all have certain interests to preserve and promote. Those priorities, and the conflicts they sometimes spark, heavily influence the formulation and implementation of foreign policy. A decision that looks like an orchestrated attempt to influence another country may in fact represent a shaky compromise between rival elements within the U.S. government. The authors provide numerous examples of bureaucratic maneuvering and reveal how they have influenced our international relations. The revised edition includes new examples of bureaucratic politics from the past three decades, from Jimmy Carter's view of the State Department to conflicts between George W. Bush and the bureaucracy regarding Iraq. The second edition also includes a new analysis of Congress's role in the politics of foreign policymaking.

Author : James A. Thurber,Colton C. Campbell,David A. Dulio
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2018-08-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781438470894

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Congress and Diaspora Politics by James A. Thurber,Colton C. Campbell,David A. Dulio Pdf

Studies the impact of lobbying efforts by domestic ethnic groups and foreign governments on US policymaking. Congress and Diaspora Politics examines the impact of lobbying efforts by domestic ethnic groups and foreign governments on US policymaking. Over time, the number and variety of ethnic groups have grown, and foreign governments have increasingly turned to professional lobbyists rather than relying on their diplomatic corps to cultivate relationships with Congress. The case studies presented here examine this new lobbying environment by focusing on Jewish American, Muslim American, and Cuban American interest groups as well as lobbying efforts by the governments of Turkey, Armenia, Mexico, and others. They explore the strategies, tactics, and resources utilized to impact policymaking. The volume also offers perspectives of those who have worked on both sides of the lobbying equation—“a view from K Street” (the lobbying side) and “a view from the Hill” (the congressional side). Finally, challenges lawmakers face when diaspora interests intersect with national interests are covered. James A. Thurber is University Distinguished Professor of Government at American University and the editor of many books, including (with Jordan Tama) Rivals for Power, Sixth Edition: Presidential-Congressional Relations. Colton C. Campbell is Professor of National Security Strategy at the National War College. His many books include Congress and Civil-Military Relations (coedited with David P. Auerswald). David A. Dulio is Professor of Political Science at Oakland University and the author of many books, including For Better or Worse? How Political Consultants are Changing Elections in the United States, also published by SUNY Press.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Economic assistance, American
ISBN : PSU:000021085239

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The Future of U.S. Foreign Policy by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs Pdf

Author : Philip J. Briggs
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : History
ISBN : 0847679462

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Making American Foreign Policy by Philip J. Briggs Pdf

This text explores the struggle between the President and Congress to shape US foreign policy from World War II, through Vietnam, Operation Desert Storm, to the Clinton Administration's policy in Somalia. Case studies are included.

Author : William I. Bacchus
Publisher : Penn State University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Program budgeting
ISBN : 0271016922

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The Price of American Foreign Policy by William I. Bacchus Pdf

In this first in-depth study of the process by which U.S. foreign policy is funded, William Bacchus draws on more than twenty years' experience in government to analyze the uneasy interplay between the executive and legislative branches as decisions about priorities and policies are made. He begins by examining historical trends in foreign affairs budgeting, then shows how budget proposals are originated in the Executive branch and how they are affected by the complexities of congressional appropriation and authorization, and concludes with a look at "myths" about budgeting and suggestions for improving the system.

Author : Cecil Van Meter Crabb,Glenn J. Antizzo,Leila E. Sarieddine
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UVA:X004395754

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Congress and the Foreign Policy Process by Cecil Van Meter Crabb,Glenn J. Antizzo,Leila E. Sarieddine Pdf

Thus it creates a large, predictable framework of legislative activity concerning America's problems abroad to which students of U.S. foreign policy making can relate Congress's actions in any era."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Ralph G. Carter,James M. Scott
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2009-07-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780822390909

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Choosing to Lead by Ralph G. Carter,James M. Scott Pdf

Shedding new light on how U.S. foreign policy is made, Ralph G. Carter and James M. Scott focus on “congressional foreign policy entrepreneurs,” the often unrecognized representatives and senators who take action on foreign policy matters rather than waiting for the executive branch to do so. These proactive members of Congress have undertaken many initiatives, including reaching out to Franco’s Spain, promoting détente with the Soviet Union, proposing the return of the Panama Canal, seeking to ban military aid to Pinochet’s regime in Chile, pushing for military intervention in Haiti, and championing the recognition of Vietnam. In Choosing to Lead, Carter and Scott examine the characteristics, activities, and impact of foreign policy entrepreneurs since the end of the Second World War. In so doing, they show not only that individual members of Congress have long influenced the U.S. foreign policy-making process, but also that the number of foreign policy entrepreneurs has grown over time. Carter and Scott combine extensive quantitative analysis, interviews with members of Congress and their staff, and case studies of key foreign policy entrepreneurs, including Frank Church, William Fulbright, Jesse Helms, Edward Kennedy, Pat McCarran, and Curt Weldon. Drawing on their empirical data, the authors identify the key variables in foreign policy entrepreneurship, including membership in the Senate or House, seniority and committee assignments, majority or minority party status, choice of foreign policy issues, and the means used to influence policy. By illuminating the roles and impact of individual members of Congress, Carter and Scott contribute to a more nuanced understanding of the broader U.S. foreign policy-making process.

Author : Donald R. Kelley
Publisher : University of Arkansas Press
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781557288042

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Divided Power by Donald R. Kelley Pdf

Divided Power is a collection of eight original essays written for the Fulbright Institute of International Relations that focuses on timely yet unanswerable questions about the relationship between the executive and legislative branches in the formation of American foreign policy. In trying to answer questions about what the nationâ (TM)s foreign policy is, and who has the upper hand in making it, these essays examine the struggle between the constant of the division of powers mandated by the Constitution (ambiguous though it may be) and the ever-changing political realities and conventional wisdoms of the day. Within that context, the authors also examine the society and culture in which those realities and wisdoms are nested. The goal of these essays is to offer a snapshot in time of the interaction of the executive and legislative branches in the shaping of our foreign policy, framed and informed by the intellectual and political realities that characterize the postâ "Cold War, postâ "September 11 world.