A critical tool for the study of U.S. history, this volume offers an analysis of important documents and decisions in U.S. foreign policy from George Washington to Barack Obama.
· A comprehensive list of U.S. foreign policy documents
· Primary documents such as treaties and speeches with each chapter
· Sidebars detailing events during the period under discussion
· References, including Internet sites, for each chapter
· Indexes of major documents organized under various themes, such as "alliances" and "arms reduction treaties"
· A comprehensive list of web-based resources
Throughout the latter half of the 20th century, the United States's foreign policy earned it the reputation of being "the world's policeman." From Roosevelt to Reagan, World War II through to the War on Terror, America has been at the forefront of nearly every significant global issue or conflict. Recently, however, the protracted Iraq War and the deeply troubled state of the U.S. economy seem to have spawned a growing unease with U.S. global involvement and increasing sentiments of isolationism. How has America's foreign policy evolved since its inception as a nation, and how are the events and lessons of the past likely to influence our future policies?
