DSPO 27A66 - Foreign Policy of the United States Remade: Trump and America's Place in the World

Donald Trump's first term as president significantly impacted the direction of American foreign policy. His second term seems likely to transform it. This class, taught by a retired US ambassador, examines the radical change an unconventional and transgressive leader has wrought in the ways Washington promotes American values abroad, develops its foreign policy, and defines US objectives overseas. The class will look at historical approaches to diplomacy and compare them with Trump's very new take on America's relations with the world. We will look at US policy towards several key countries or regions, including the Middle East, China, and Russia. This class is open to any students interested in US foreign policy and the impact of the Trump Administration on international relations.