
Making Foreign Policy Decisions
Presidential Briefings
Christopher J. Fettweis(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 30. August 2015
Book
Hardback
114 pages
978-1-4128-5692-8 (ISBN)
Description
It is often said that voters hold presidents responsible for two things: the economy and foreign policy. Economic performance is generally beyond presidential control, but foreign policy is defined by the president. The White House is justifiably blamed or credited for how it manages relations with the outside world.
How, then, can presidents maximize their chances to achieve successful foreign policies? What kinds of considerations should they bear in mind as they make important decisions for their country? Foreign policy begins with the process of making decisions. This briefing book examines foreign policy decision-making, and offers advice to current and future presidents drawn from fields ranging from political science and history, to psychology and economics. It identifies basic guidelines that presidents should consider when making choices. Such guidelines apply to almost any area of human endeavour, and they are certainly central to choices made in and outside of the Oval Office.
When the strong make mistakes, the weak often suffer. As the strongest country in the history of the world, the United States has a special responsibility to run a sagacious foreign policy. This briefing book will benefit students, policy makers, and the general public.
How, then, can presidents maximize their chances to achieve successful foreign policies? What kinds of considerations should they bear in mind as they make important decisions for their country? Foreign policy begins with the process of making decisions. This briefing book examines foreign policy decision-making, and offers advice to current and future presidents drawn from fields ranging from political science and history, to psychology and economics. It identifies basic guidelines that presidents should consider when making choices. Such guidelines apply to almost any area of human endeavour, and they are certainly central to choices made in and outside of the Oval Office.
When the strong make mistakes, the weak often suffer. As the strongest country in the history of the world, the United States has a special responsibility to run a sagacious foreign policy. This briefing book will benefit students, policy makers, and the general public.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 145 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
287 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4128-5692-8 (9781412856928)
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Person
Christopher J. Fettweis is associate professor of political science at Tulane University, USA. He is the author of three books and many articles on these subjects.
Content
Introduction: Foreign Policy and the Presidency
1 Misapplied History
2 Misperception
3 Pathological Beliefs
Moving Forward: A Dozen Enduring Lessons
A Word on Sources
1 Misapplied History
2 Misperception
3 Pathological Beliefs
Moving Forward: A Dozen Enduring Lessons
A Word on Sources