Great Decisions 1988: Foreign Policy Issues Facing the Nation.
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| Title: | Great Decisions 1988: Foreign Policy Issues Facing the Nation. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Hoepli, Nancy, Foreign Policy Association, New York, NY. |
| Availability: | Foreign Policy Association, 729 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10019 ($8.00). |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 100 |
| Publication Date: | 1988 |
| Intended Audience: | Students; Teachers; Practitioners |
| Document Type: | Guides - Classroom - Learner Guides - Classroom - Teacher |
| Descriptors: | Decision Making, Foreign Countries, Foreign Policy, Instructional Materials, International Relations, Policy Formation, Postsecondary Education, Secondary Education, Social Studies, World Affairs |
| Geographic Terms: | Europe, Mexico, South Korea, USSR |
| ISBN: | 978-0-87124-114-6 |
| Abstract: | Eight selected U.S. foreign policy issues are explored in this study and discussion guide. Issue 1, "U.S. Foreign Policy: Projecting U.S. Influence," describes United States involvement in diplomacy, military power, intelligence, trade, and foreign aid since World War II. U.S.-Mexico relations are considered in issue 2, "Mexico and the United States: Ambivalent Allies," and economic factors are explored as issue 3 in "U.S. Trade and Global Markets: Risks and Opportunities." Policy changes are featured in issue 4, "The Soviet Union: Gorbachev's Reforms," while issue 5 investigates the "U.S. and the Middle East: Dangerous Drift?" Issue 6 considers selected world-wide concerns in "The Global Environment: Reassuring the Threat." History and recent changes in South Korea are addressed in issue 7, "South Korea: The Future of Democracy," and the document concludes with issue 8, "Western Europe: Between the Superpowers." Discussion questions and references follow each issue, and maps, pictures, tables, and graphs are included. An opinion ballot is appended. (JHP) |
| Entry Date: | 1988 |
| Accession Number: | ED295860 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Eight selected U.S. foreign policy issues are explored in this study and discussion guide. Issue 1, "U.S. Foreign Policy: Projecting U.S. Influence," describes United States involvement in diplomacy, military power, intelligence, trade, and foreign aid since World War II. U.S.-Mexico relations are considered in issue 2, "Mexico and the United States: Ambivalent Allies," and economic factors are explored as issue 3 in "U.S. Trade and Global Markets: Risks and Opportunities." Policy changes are featured in issue 4, "The Soviet Union: Gorbachev's Reforms," while issue 5 investigates the "U.S. and the Middle East: Dangerous Drift?" Issue 6 considers selected world-wide concerns in "The Global Environment: Reassuring the Threat." History and recent changes in South Korea are addressed in issue 7, "South Korea: The Future of Democracy," and the document concludes with issue 8, "Western Europe: Between the Superpowers." Discussion questions and references follow each issue, and maps, pictures, tables, and graphs are included. An opinion ballot is appended. (JHP) |
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| ISBN: | 978-0-87124-114-6 |
