Our country is still suffering deeply from an economic recession and currently has extremely unstable relationships with foreign countries. In this era, the United States (U.S.) is the only remaining superpower, so you will think that America would improve its own economy and foreign relations. Truth is our country suffers from both domestic and foreign problems that remain unsolved. There are budget cuts in almost every area or our government and the government are even considering higher taxes. These domestic problems are still no comparison to the hatred many foreigners have for our government. The cause of all this problems is due to the U.S. constantly intervening in foreign affairs that do not relate of effect our country in anyway in the present or future. To fix these problems, the U.S. should interfere less in the affairs of other countries.
In the past and this very day, foreign affairs had pulled the U.S into unnecessary wars that depleted our resources and damaged our economy. Our aggressive management of foreign affairs between other countries involved our nation into wars that had nothing ti do with us. The results of our conduct are our lost in many of our resources and young lives. An example is the Vietnam War, which had begun as a political goal of North Vietnam to merge with South Vietnam as one again. This war had has no negative or powerful impact in America, yet our government joined the war. The Vietnam War ended in the defeat of South Vietnam and America. From this war only, the U.S. suffered $58,220 American casualties, not including the disabled, and used about $664 billion dollars, $8 trillion today. In addition to the money spent and the lives lost in proxy wars and other foreign affairs, during the ...
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... so we can set an example for other countries that the right thing is to work to benefit out all our citizens, not abuse and ignore their pleas, because of a government’s political ambitions or beliefs.
Over the years of U.S. history, we “police” other countries and influence their politics to out benefits only. Our government bullies other countries in the name of our ideals and completely disregards our losses in resources and lives. Our lack of consideration eroded out foreign relations and caused greater problems like terrorism in the U.S. The government not only disregards other countries, they also neglect the American citizens. The U.S. government needs to stop policing other counties through our political power and influence now. As for us, as U.S. citizens, we must do our best to change the ways of our nation for the better of all people living on Earth.
The U.S. has been sending troops to over-sea countries to aid the needy, and take certain measures to try to keep our country safe. We want to help the innocent lives, care for the civilians, and want them to be free. We help other countries so that maybe one day they can stand on their own! Power is everything. Power is what controls the world, and without it, you become weak. When we help other countries, that shows how powerful we are, and how strong we are to stand on our on and help! The U.S is considered to be the superpower in the world. Therefore, it should use its power to help other countries in need. Yes, we have a lot of problems with our government,
...conflict. The war had a profound effect on the United States domestic life. The government had massive spending. The more than $150 billion spent throughout this war led to a severe economic crisis (Lawrence, 171.) The war also caused Americans to not trust their governmental leaders for the first time in history. This was due to the Watergate scandal along with the war efforts (Lawrence, 172.) Due to the profound effects economically and socially the war had on Americans, the U.S. should have not proceeded to entering into a battle that was not their own.
As stronger nations exercise their control over weaker ones, the United States try to prove their authority, power and control over weaker nations seeing them as unable to handle their own issues thereby, imposing their ideology on them. And if any of these weaker nations try to resist, then the wrath of the United States will come upon them. In overthrow the author Stephen Kinzer tells how Americans used different means to overthrow foreign government. He explains that the campaign & ideology of anti- communism made Americans believe that it was their right and historical obligation to lead forces of good against those of iniquity. They also overthrew foreign government, when economic interest coincided with their ideological ones (kinzer.215). These factors were the reasons behind America’s intervention in Iran, Guatemala, South Vietnam and Chile to control and protect multinational companies as well as the campaign against communism with little or no knowledge about these countries.
In the history of the United States, foreign policy has caused many disputes over the proper role in international affairs. The views, morals and beliefs of Americans, makes them feel the need to take leadership of the world and help those countries who are in need. The foreign policies of President Eisenhower will eventually lead to the involvement of the United States in the Vietnam War. President Eisenhower’s role in these policies was based on his military-type strategies to safeguard a victory in the Global Cold War. President Eisenhower’s foreign policies led to an effective involvement in the Cold War and enviably the Vietnam War from an American perspective.
...es when it comes to implementing controversial foreign policy decisions that directly affect Americans and those in different countries. The main aspect of the affair that greatly influences the United States’ government is ensuring that its past imperialistic motives do not become an integral part of American affairs once again.
Vietnam War (1954-1975) is considered as one of those big wars of the modern world that has been acknowledged and studied by countries in the world. Especially, in regard to the United States, starting and ending war in Vietnam was an unforgettable experience that has left a priceless lesson in its foreign policy, and of course a lot of loss, physically, mentally, and property. “The Legacy of Vietnam” article of George Herring basically summarizes how the Vietnam War led to an end in failure of America and what consequences it left behind.
Though out history, American has had its hand in conflict with other countries. Some of those conflicts have turned out into wars. Looking back at America’s “track record” with war, America has a worthy past of having its citizen’s support. Obviously the two World Wars we not controversial. The United States in the Korean War was criticized, fairly, for its strategy, but the need to defend South Korea was never questioned. In only the Vietnam War was the United States’ very participation criticized. This is such a gigantic change with prior wars that it bears study as to why it happened, and better yet, should have it happened. This paper will discuss the United States’ involvement in the Vietnam War, by asking the simple question, Should have the Untied States’ gotten involved into the first place. This paper will prove that in fact, America should have not gotten involved with the Vietnam War.
Practice what you preach! The Unites States preaches democracy, freedom, liberty and justice by all. Our ancestors fled England to gain these basic rights and establish a land of liberty and justice for all. As I study history, I have come to question whether we, as a country, really live by these principles. By the late 1800s the United States had become a world power with the ability to influence other countries and expand to new lands by using it military and economic powers; America was divided on how to use this power and influence. Expansion or isolation seemed to be the most argued political themes of the early 1900s. Europeans had drawn satisfaction from fulfilling a self-imposed “civilizing” mission to spread Western culture and
The United States should find it in their best interest to repair its alliances. The reparation of alliances is vital because it gives the United States foreign support and if need be, aid as well. Within Jean Jacques Rousseau’s “Social Contract”, forming a social contract gives an individual the protection of a community, equal rights and protection from the abuse of power. This relationship between an individual and the state is important because it provides the individual with more protection and security than if they were facing the issue alone, all in exchange for their natural freedom. People are naturally free and they give up that freedom when they join a community in exchange for such protections. So, it is the job of the state to ensure that the rights of the people are inalienable, they cannot be taken from them.
Some people might not agree that our own government has wrongful plans against us. Some will say, “the government is supposed to help our country.” But is that the case? Society should be prepared. With the gov...
America to join in the fight for their right to vote. Because of this struggle for equality,
As we approach the next Presidential election the topic of American foreign policy is once again in the spotlight. In this paper, I will examine four major objectives of U.S. foreign policy that have persisted throughout the twentieth century and will discuss the effect of each on our nation’s recent history, with particular focus on key leaders who espoused each objective at various times. In addition, I will relate the effects of American foreign policy objectives, with special attention to their impact on the American middle class. Most importantly, this paper will discuss America’s involvement in WWI, WWII, and the Cold War to the anticipated fulfillment of these objectives—democracy, manifest destiny, humanitarianism, and economic expansion.
We desire for the entire world to be like us, so we take over. Our exceptional acts, rules, and ideologies that have occurred in Guantanamo set the stage for what was to come in Iraq and now future rise of complex disaster. Culture and diplomacy are led by past and current actions due to September 11th, “Hence modern imperialism has need myths to legitimize itself. A policy which responds to the interests of the few but needs to support of the many must necessarily invoke on people’s sense of mission and fear” (Chomsky, 211). If the United States goes abroad we want to make everyone feel like we need to be there. We want everyone to support our mission of freedom. Simply freedom is our motivation even though many are unware of the illegal story going on behind the
Yes, everybody will agree that America being a superpower has an image to protect. Her international power should be felt from Far East to the west, north or south. However the tricks of the trade need to be changed. The American government needs to introduce moderation on its international policies so that there can be a balance between pursuing her interests and exerting power on other countries. Moderation will ensure that international conflicts between her and other nations are kept at a minimum. Less conflict directly translates to increase international understanding between America and her allies. The current policy is characterized by favor for allies. for example, history has proven that the US and Israel are very close allies and irrespective of whether Israel is on the right or wrong concerning international conflicts, the US always sides with her.
Too many times in history has the government thrown aside the rights of the individual in the pursuit of their own agenda. This subsequently often led to their downfall as well. This happens far too often, even in our modern world. You would think that by now, despite all of the horrible things that came about as a result of these instances, we would have learned our lesson. But we still haven’t been able to get the message. Why? Because the power of greed is far more powerful than that of humanity. This has been visible since the dawn of man. Even though humans have a natural desire to care for one another, greed still conquers all, and that’s the sad truth of the matter. Unfortunately, governments take the greedy road far too often than they should. They get caught up in the moment and forget about what it’s all really about, which is fulfilling their side of the mutualistic relationship between them and the people. The one thing that we have in common is also the most overlooked.