History of American Foreign Policy
This course surveys the record of American foreign policy from the beginnings to the present day, including the war on terrorism and speculations on the future of world order. Each section will discuss the thematic features which characterized foreign policy for succeeding time periods, including separate assessments of how policy met expectations and how it served national interests.
Semester Available
Summer Semester
Part of
Introductory Courses (Required) (Required) Specialization in American Foreign Policy (Required)Principal Professor
John J. Tierney, Jr. Walter Kohler Professor of International Relations; Former Special Assistant and Foreign Affairs Officer, U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency {read more}
