This seminar explores American foreign policy from within. It studies the actors making it, their purpose, and the constraints they face. US foreign policy making is shaped by both American culture and the peculiarities of American democracy. Conversely, the constraints and the imperatives inherent to the conduct of foreign policy can sometimes endanger democratic principles. We will analyze the fundamental debates over these issues. We will also grasp their evolution over time through in-depth case studies.
Elie BARANETS
Séminaire
English
Spring 2021-2022
Final exam: 50%
Roleplay project: 35%
Oral participation in class: 15%
Michael Cox et Doug Stokes (eds.), U.S. Foreign Policy, Oxford University Press, 2018.