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The Making of US Foreign Policy
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 41 hours
  • Course by O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Offered by

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Welcome to The Making of US Foreign Policy course! This course seeks to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the United States’ Foreign Policy (USFP). Through this course, you will look at the evolution of USFP from its founding to the present. You will analyze the role of the institutions which play a role in defining USFP. You will also explore how the USFP relies on trade and economic interdependence to define global economic relations.

Modules

Course Introduction

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Course Introduction
  • Meet Your Instructor

1 Readings

  • Course Overview

The Origins of American Foreign Policy

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • The Origins of American Foreign Policy

4 Videos

  • War of Independence and War of 1812
  • Manifest Destiny and American Exceptionalism
  • The Monroe Doctrine
  • Territorial Expansion: The Mexican War and the Civil War

1 Readings

  • Essential Reading: The Origins of American Foreign Policy

America Becomes a World Power

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • America Becomes a World Power

3 Videos

  • The Spanish-American War and International Expansion
  • The Roosevelt Corollary
  • A Flood of Immigrants: 1880-1913

1 Readings

  • Essential Reading: America Becomes a World Power

America Steps Back from the World Stage

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • America Steps Back from the World Stage
  • Graded Quiz: The Development of American Foreign Policy

1 Discussions

  • The Most Feasible Approach to Foreign Policy for the Rest of the World

3 Videos

  • Wilsonian Idealism
  • The League of Nations
  • America’s Isolationism

1 Readings

  • Essential Reading: America Steps Back from the World Stage

Domestic Political Structure

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Domestic Political Structure

3 Videos

  • Legislature: Senate (Upper House) and House of Representatives (Lower House)
  • Executive: The Office of the Presidency
  • Judiciary: Supreme Court

Grassroots Activism, Civil Society Actors, and Corporate Power

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Grassroots Activism, Civil Society Actors, and Corporate Power

3 Videos

  • Public Activism and Foreign Policy
  • Impact of Civil Society Actors: Role of NGOs
  • Corporate Lobbying, Power, and Influence

Transnational Security Architecture

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Transnational Security Architecture

3 Videos

  • NATO: Cold War Era and Present Day
  • Post 9/11: UNSC, PSI, and AUKUS
  • The USA and the Sanctions Regime

2 Readings

  • Essential Reading: Transnational Security Architecture
  • Recommended Readings: Transnational Security Architecture

Bipartisan Politics and Foreign Policy

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Bipartisan Politics and Foreign Policy
  • Graded Quiz: Institutions and Processes of the US Foreign Policy

1 Discussions

  • What is More Impactful While Directing Foreign Relations?

1 Videos

  • USA: Bipartisanship and Foreign Policy

2 Readings

  • Essential Reading: Bipartisan Politics and Foreign Policy
  • Recommended Readings: Bipartisan Politics and Foreign Policy

Isolationism to Proactiveness

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Isolationism to Proactiveness

3 Videos

  • From America First to Keeper of Global Strategic Balance
  • Building a Post-War Liberal Order
  • The Unravelling of Alliances After World War II

1 Readings

  • Essential Reading: Isolationism to Proactiveness

Fighting the Evil Empire

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Fighting the Evil Empire

4 Videos

  • Cold Peace to Cold War
  • Division of the World
  • Interventionism and Global Ideological Struggles
  • The Soviet Collapse and a New World Order

1 Readings

  • Essential Reading: Fighting the Evil Empire

Contemporary Echoes of the Cold War

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Contemporary Echoes of the Cold War
  • Graded Quiz: The US During World War II and the Cold War

1 Discussions

  • The US Foreign Policy During the Cold War

2 Videos

  • China, Russia, and the New Cold War
  • Is the US Ready for Renewed Bipolarity or Multipolarity?

1 Readings

  • Recommended Reading: Contemporary Echoes of the Cold War

Introduction and Examination of the Different Phases of Global Power Order

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Introduction and Examination of the Different Phases of Global Power Order

3 Videos

  • Introduction to Global Power Configuration
  • Emergence of the US After the Disintegration of the Soviet Union
  • Concepts Related to Power

1 Readings

  • Essential Reading: Introduction and Examination of the Different Phases of Global Power Order

Role of the US in the Unipolar World

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Role of the US in the Unipolar World

4 Videos

  • The Geopolitical Influence of the US
  • The Economic Clout of the US
  • The Socio-Cultural Influence of the US
  • The US Influence in International Institutions

1 Readings

  • Essential Reading: Role of the US in the Unipolar World

Major Instruments of the US Power

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Major Instruments of the US Power
  • Graded Quiz: Configuring US Role in the Unipolar World

1 Discussions

  • The US in Global Order

3 Videos

  • The US Alliances and Major Alliance Partners
  • The US Military Bases and Military Power
  • Balancing and Bandwagoning: The Critical Challenges for Nations

1 Readings

  • Essential Reading: Major Instruments of US Power

Introduction and US International Trade Developments

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Introduction and US International Trade Developments

3 Videos

  • Introduction to the US Policy Toward Trade, Economics, and Globalization
  • Expansion of the Trading System and Creation of the World Trade Organization (WTO)
  • Doha Development Round and the China Challenge

1 Readings

  • Essential Reading: Introduction and the US International Trade Developments

Emerging Economic Challenges and a Changing World Order

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Emerging Economic Challenges and a Changing World Order

3 Videos

  • The End of the Unipolar Moment and the Birth of the G2 System
  • The US-China Trade War: Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs), Intellectual Property, and Other Concerns
  • The Current Status of the US-WTO Relationship

1 Readings

  • Essential Reading: Emerging Economic Challenges and a Changing World Order

The US-India Trade Relationship: The Past, Present, and Future

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • The US-India Trade Relationship: The Past, Present, and Future
  • Graded Quiz: The US Policy Toward Trade, Economics, and Globalization

1 Discussions

  • Effect of Backlash Against Globalization

3 Videos

  • US-India Bilateral Trade Relations
  • Points of Friction in the US-India Trade Relationship
  • US-India Trade: Future Relationship

1 Readings

  • Essential Reading: The US-India Trade Relationship: The Past, Present, and Future

Course Wrap-Up

    • 1 Videos
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  • Course Wrap-Up Video

Auto Summary

Welcome to "The Making of US Foreign Policy," a foundational course designed to offer an in-depth understanding of the evolution and current state of United States Foreign Policy (USFP). This compelling course, available on Coursera, delves into the historical development of USFP from its inception to modern times, providing a thorough analysis of the key institutions that shape these policies. Additionally, it examines the crucial role of trade and economic interdependence in defining global economic relations. Guided by expert instructors, this 2460-minute course is perfect for those looking to enhance their knowledge in personal development with a specific focus on international relations and policy-making. Learners can choose between Starter and Professional subscription options to best suit their learning needs and professional goals. Ideal for beginners and anyone interested in the mechanics of US foreign policy, this course promises to equip you with valuable insights and analytical skills that are essential for understanding and engaging with global economic and political dynamics.

Dr. Rajdeep Pakanati
Instructor

Dr. Rajdeep Pakanati