Summary: The Importance Of US Foreign Policy

The United States of America has utilized strategic foreign policy in order to become one of the most influential countries in the world. Previous administrations have directed US foreign policy to focus on counterterrorism, nonproliferation, and the creation of democratic systems in other countries. In order to achieve those goals, the United States participates in intergovernmental organizations like the United Nations (UN) and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Counterterrorism has been particularly important since 9/11. American foreign policy has led to a decrease in the amount of soldiers in the Middle East. However, terrorist organizations still pose a threat to national security. Since 2015 there have been various terrorist attacks both abroad and on US soil. The most recent attacks have taken place in San Bernardino and Orlando.
The United States utilizes its foreign policy to help make international laws and set standards for other countries. American foreign policy also dictates how the country authorizes the use of military force. The support the US gives to international organizations is important because it helps provide funds to help stabilize other nations. This is in the national interest because these countries can later support American missions overseas. It’s important that the US continue to work with the United Nations and NATO because it allows the country to show its leadership skills and it promotes international stability. Intergovernmental organizations also allows for American foreign policy to be promoted around the world with support from other countries. Interacting and collaborating with other countries helps the United States curb the number of nuclear weapons that are being in made in other countries. The US needs to work with other countries in order to prevent a nuclear arms race and to achieve its international