This study book on American Foreign Policy offers an in-depth analysis of the values and beliefs that shape American foreign policy. It discusses the development of policy from the end of the Second World War to the present. By comparing policy processes during the Cold War, after Vietnam, and after 9/11, the reader gains insight into changes within American foreign policy.
The text also analyzes policy under the Trump and Biden administrations and discusses the role of both government agencies and non-governmental actors. Using maps, key texts, figures, and tables, complex processes are made clear. This book is an indispensable reference work for students and professionals who want to understand the history and dynamics of American Foreign Policy.