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Chapter 20: National Security Policymaking

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	American Foreign Policy: Instruments, Actors, and Policymakers, Part II United States foreign policy is the responsibility of the State Department. The Secretary of State is the point person for the United States when it comes to interacting with the rest of the world. That is a big job, and the State Department employs thousands of people and has offices in almost every country of the world. Review the State Department's web site to learn more about it. Search Tips Go to http://www.state.gov/ and review the State Department's web site. Questions to Ask What does the Bureau of Intelligence and Research do? What does the Travel Warning and Consular Information Sheets provide? We know that Colin Powell is the Secretary of State, but who are the Undersecretaries of State? Why it Matters The State Department is the United State's official outreach to the rest of the world. It is through the State Department that our government officially interacts with all other governments of the world. Get Involved Interested in working for the State Department? Go back to the web page and find out about how to apply for a job.   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	The New Global Agenda Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, many people have suggested that one way to prevent terrorism is to ensure that the conditions for terrorism are kept at bay. One condition for terrorism is poverty. When people are suffering great poverty they are more likely to listen to radicals that tell them their poverty is caused by the unfair policies of the United States or its allies. The United States tries to help countries that have large amounts of poverty by giving them aid. This aid is coordinated through the United States Agency for International Development. Let's see what that agency does. Search Tips Go to http://www.usaid.gov/. Read about the mission of USAID and look at some of the programs highlighted on the main page. Questions to Ask What is the stated mission of USAID? What is USAID doing in Afghanistan? Which area of USAID's work is most interesting to you? Why? Is the work of USAID effective in your view? Why or why not? Why it Matters If poverty is truly a stumbling block to better international relations then the work of USAID may be among this country's most important priorities. Get Involved What areas of the world are most in need in your view and how might America help? Talk about your ideas in class.   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

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