Domestic Sources of American Foreign Policy: Insights and Evidence

by Eugene R. Wittkopf

Now in its third edition, this comprehensive survey of the interaction between domestic and international politics shows how public opinion, interest groups, the media, the intelligence establishment, and the different branches of American government influence U.S. foreign policy formulation. Visit our website for sample chapters!

Genres: Politics, Nonfiction, History, Political Science, Grad School, Academia

Paperback

First published February 1, 1994

Reviews

[ADD]

While there were several really good chapters in this book, many of them are dated. The book was published a decade ago (2004) but many of the articles/chapters were completed late 2002 and predict future behaviors / events with mixed results. Yet, many chapters discussed aspects of policy-making that are quite relevant regardless of which administration was used as the example. A good primer on American foreign policy determination and all the players / actors that have a hand in its creation and implementation.

[Peter]

Errrr, a bit obvious. Election cycles matter, domestic opinion matter, lobby groups matter...they all affect our FP.

[Miranda]

PLS 312: U.S. Foreign Policy

Super useful