Blog 6

07/31/2023

Foreign policy refers to the relationship between countries of the world, US Foreign policy purpose is to manage relationships with other nations  to ensure the protection of the United States and the lives of its citizens. Procuring allies, trade, increasing security, protecting human rights, and promoting democracy. Foreign policy is also to ensure that other nations maintain access to key resources and markets across the world. Another goal of foreign policy is to preserve and maintain a balance of power. 

I consider foreign policies similar to a social contract, but instead, it is a world contract with different countries agreeing on being allies for the benefit of their country. Because there is no world-level authority dictating how nations of the world should associate it is all about the country’s government officials. Multi-international agreements are more beneficial for commerce, importation, diplomacy and alliance, and even military support to keep the peace between countries. Even though foreign policy and agreement exist the U.S. have to still be aware of terrorist attacks, invasions, international slave trade, natural catastrophes, or possible treat that are not related to one country but are a possible threat to the planet such as global warming and climate change. 

I remember when I was little in 2004, Haiti. There was this group of armed men that used to patrol the city twice a day. My mother told me they were from Nepal. This military group under the name of “MINUSTAH” was sent by the United Nations on a stabilization mission after a period of civil unrest in the country. I’m guessing this military support was made possible due to foreign policy between United Nations and Haiti government officials. Overall foreign policy is very important to help countries remains at peace.