Foreign policy is one of the major issues that have played a critical role in the history of the United States. The significance of foreign policy in America’s governance system is shown in the influential role it plays during U.S. Presidential Elections. Foreign policy has been at the center of America’s politics, especially in the recent past because of the increased global security concerns. While foreign policy remains controversial issue in the United States, it’s derived from the nation’s democratic system. Presidential candidates and policymakers in the U.S. take different foreign policy perspectives that are geared towards safeguarding the interests of American people. In this regard, United States’ foreign policy is shaped by different policy traditions or schools of thought.
President Obama’s foreign policy fell into liberal foreign policy tradition, which is based on the belief that most countries will cooperate if adequate goodwill and confidence is established between them (Ondrejcsák, 2009). This foreign policy tradition is evident in President Obama’s approach when dealing with rogue states that were considered threats to America’s homeland security and global security. Throughout his presidency, the Obama Administration focused on extending goodwill to such states and others as means for promoting America’s democratic values and national interests.
An example of a foreign policy event that demonstrates President Obama’s Wilsonian school of thought is through his conciliatory approach towards Russia and Iran (Mead, 2010). President Obama adopted a conciliatory approach when dealing with Russia and Iran, which was characterized with reciprocal concessions. While critics considered this approach as a demonstration of weakness and wavering willpower, the Obama Administration believed that it was the best ideology towards achievement of America’s national interest. In this case, the Obama Administration considered non-military…
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