Agenda for 1/27

1. 10 things to know today

• Pick one of the 10 events/issues that either is an event in a foreign country, or involves the US and their relationship with a foreign country.
• Read the short summary. Click on and read the article linked to at the end of the summary.
• Write a short paragraph explaining the issue and any opinion you have about it.
• Upload your paragraph to eBackpack Assignment #2

2. What is "American foreign policy?" What does it include?

America’s foreign policy today covers a wide range of functions and issues. It includes:

A. establishing and maintaining diplomatic relations with other countries and international organizations such as the United Nations and the Organization of American States

B. peacekeeping functions such as working with allies to assure regional and international security and arms-control efforts

C. a range of international economic issues including trade, travel, and business

D. foreign aid and disaster relief

E. a leadership role in peacemaking around the globe by trying to negotiate treaties and agreements to end regional conflicts

F. a role in trying to address international economic and environmental problems.  

4. Foreign Policy Values Survey.

HW - Prepare for Quiz on the Foreign policy functions. You will need to identify and describe your TOP 3 most important functions.