United States Foreign Policy
Foreign affairs by definition are policies of a government in dealing with other countries or with activities overseas. When people speak of foreign affairs they think of two extremes, isolationism and interventionism. The U.S’s desired and current role as world hegemon is difficult to maintain and in order do this the country must be heavily involved in governments all over the world. Isolationism on the other hand could be the solution people proceed to overlook, with the good of our countries people and in many cases citizens of other countries in mind, the world would be better off without The United States intervention.
History of Failures
In the past our nation has taken on various international tasks and have in hindsight although finding solution to these foreign affairs, have created new ones in their place. Whether it is sending to many troops or not enough troops intervening in foreign countries is always a great risk. These unsuccessful interventions go even beyond war, with the likes of trade deals with Iran satisfying a risky nuclear weapon deal and several implications with Russia.
Beginning in 1955 the United States entered Vietnam with hope of putting an end to communism as the U.S looked to spread democracy
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According to Pearson Education, the United States ranks only 14th in education worldwide. Furthermore, the United States has one of the highest crime rates out of all developed countries. Some may argue that by involving ourselves with other countries we are benefiting our domestic affairs in the sense of trade and immigration although where they would be mistaken is when they look at our individual citizens. Our people should be coming first and the domestic affairs within our country should be prioritized the same