Jacksonianism Pros And Cons

The Jacksonian Tradition is a positive attribute of American political culture in foreign policy. Jacksonianism provides a realist perspective that puts the security of the nation and the preservation of the community first over international institutions and establishment. The ideology of Jacksonianism provides a powerful ally to the US during times of national crisis and stability in international relations. Through the use of aggressive foreign policy action, allowed US influence to dominate in international relations. This essay will work to explain the merits of Jacksonianism and the core foundations in foreign policy. Next, Jacksonian foreign policy will reveal how it preserved the security of the nation. Finally show that Jacksonianism

Rather Jacksonianism believes first and foremost that the government must ensure the protection of the county by possible outside actors by any means necessary. This includes assassinating outside political enemies, interfering with foreign country’s affairs and going to war. To guarantee the protection of the US, Jacksonians urge the government to have a strong military presence on the world stage and not be limited in the use of weapons when engaged in conflict. Jacksonianism views the world in a realist perspective as they see that other nations are actively undermining the country and to prevent such action we must deter them with a large military. Jacksonian realism makes a stark distinction between those inside the community (US) and those outside the “dark world” and it is the unrestricted use of force that ultimately preserves the security of the community. That is not to say that Jacksonianism are warmongers; quite the opposite they are isolationist. Rather when the US is involved in a war there is no excuse to lose that war as only victory will preserve the country from future conflicts. Jacksonians are pro-military and pro use of force in foreign policy

By having a dominant military force, deters other nations from exercising militaristic expansion in fear of retaliation. This fear of retaliation kept international order to a status quo and prevented any possible conflict. The Cold War exemplifies this realist foreign policy as both nations, US and USSR, did not engage in direct conflict. Due to the lack of conflict allowed the preservation of peace. It was only through Jacksonian push for a strong military that allowed a relatively peaceful society. US intervention in Kosovo further supports this claim in preserving stability in the international realm. It was through US-led action and Jacksonian support that prevented further escalation in the conflict. Additionally once the enemy makes an unconditional surrender Jacksonian honor code pledges to treat them with magnanimity. During both German and Japanese occupation, the US military made efforts in rebuilding these countries and dropped any antagonism against them. There were no efforts in heavily punishing the countries. This approach in giving a generous hand to a once enemy state allowed them to rebuild their country and resume their place in the community of nations effectively preserving their sovereignty. US support brought stability in these nations compared to the Soviets where their harsh occupation of East Germany saw increased looting, rape, and