The Domestic Sources of American Foreign Policy: Insights and Evidence

by Eugene R. Wittkopf (Editor)

Now in its fourth 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.

National security issues in the wake of the attacks of September 11, 2001, provide the thematic tension for this new edition. Sixteen new and updated essays highlight foreign policy development and innovation in key arenas including Cuba, Afghanistan, and the war on terrorism. Prominent contributors-including Joseph S. Nye, Jr., Stanley Hoffmann, and Fred I. Greenstein-from the academic and policy communities combine practical and theoretical perspectives to offer this well-rounded complement to courses in American government, foreign policy, and international relations.

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

416 pages, 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