This document discusses several aspects of US foreign policy, including how the president and congress establish policy, examples like the Truman Doctrine and involvement in NATO, and support for organizations like the UN and World Hunger Organization. The Truman Doctrine established US policy to provide military and economic support to Greece and Turkey in response to Soviet actions. Through NATO, the US commits to political and military support of other member nations in return for their defense of the US. The UN and World Hunger Organization receive US funding and support to promote peace, development, and end hunger globally.

2. A foreign policy is one nation’s relationship
with another in hopes of achieving a goal.
For example:
If Nation A has
the same
form of
government
as Nation B,
They may
mend their
foreign
policy to
enter an
agreement
to protect
each other.

3. The United States
can establish foreign
policy through the
President or
Congress.

4. The US President can affect
Foreign Policy by responding
to overseas events (like
sending in troops) or
participating in international
agreements (like NAFTA)

5. The US Congress can affect
Foreign Policy by forming
legislative policies (like laws and
amendments) and by restricting
certain things from happening
(like denying funds)

6. A prime example of US Foreign Policy is The Truman
Doctrine that was established in 1947.
US Relations with the Soviet Union were failing and
Greece was in the midst of a civil war.
The Soviets were supporting one side of the Greek
people in hopes to control them and then the nation of
Turkey.

7. American President Harry Truman asked
Congress to support Greece and Turkey.

8. He felt that if the Soviets took control of Greece or
Turkey, the US would be in danger.
Therefore, $400 Million dollars and military support
was sent from the US to keep America safe.
Although the events were independent of the US,
foreign policy insured that we were safe and that we
had allies in the west.

9. The North Atlantic Treaty
Origination has one goal:
“…safeguard the freedom and
security of its members through
political and military means.”

10. The United States joined NATO in 1949. We
provide political and military support to the
other nations involved when they are in need.
They, in return, promise to support and defend
us when we need it. Our foreign policy is
strengthened when we have 27 other nations
agreeing to protect us.

11. o Recently NATO has been involved with Russia and the
Ukraine.
o Russian government claims they legally annexed
Ukraine's southern Crimea region
o NATO members like Poland and the Baltic states fear
that the Russian military in Crimea could be a threat to
them.
o NATO has canceled "all practical civilian and military
cooperation” with hopes of protecting NATO members.

12. The United Nations was created after WWII to “maintain
international peace and security, developing friendly relations
among nations and promoting social progress, better living
standards and human rights.”
The United States provides
military support to the UN and
houses the UN headquarters.
Our foreign policy supports the
UN because of how brutal the
world wars were and how we
hope to prevent another one.

13. o While the United States is pulling troops out of
Afghanistan, the UN is working to maintain stability
and peace in that country.
o On July 15, 2014 a suicide attack on a market in
Paktika killed 43 innocent civilians.
o The Taliban, who was responsible for the 9/11 attacks,
is also still wrecking havoc in the capital with IED’s.
o The UN hopes to establish a functional government
and internal peace before America leaves for good.

14. 1. educate the general
public and target groups
about the extent and
causes of hunger and
malnutrition in the United
States and the world
2. advance comprehension
which integrates ethical,
religious, social,
economic, political, and
scientific perspectives on
the world food problem
3. facilitate communication
and networking among
those who are working
for solutions
4. promote individual and
collective commitments
to sustainable hunger
solutions.

15.  The United States supports the World Hunger
Organization because the US doesn't want anyone going
hungry. Having food is a right of all people, and the US
Government works to make sure that gets done.
 The Government also believes that feeding hungry
people in other countries will improve our relations and
support with them.
 This Foreign Policy benefits the people being fed and the
US support in foreign nations.

16. o The World Hunger Organization is currently
studying which foods provide the most nutrition.
o They are also interested in buying and
developing farms in countries that have a high
hunger rate so the citizens can be self sufficient.
o The United States is supporting the actions of
The W.H.O and have special funds committed to
feeding people here and abroad.

17. Because the United States is designed to
represent the average citizen, foreign policy
is designed for us! The Truman Doctrine was
designed for our security. NATO is designed
for our protection. Every foreign policy is
made in the interest of people the United
States to insure domestic Tranquility, provide
for the common defense, promote the
general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of
Liberty.