The objective of this course is to provide students with a historical and theoretical understanding of American foreign policy. Students will develop the ability to appreciate recurrent patterns in American foreign policy and analyze the content of American foreign policy from a theoretical perspective.

The course introduces students to the historical evolution and traditions of American foreign policy. The course will also focus on the current issues and problems in American foreign policy. You have to prepare and present a policy brief (approx. 2000 - 2500 words) on a contemporary issue in American foreign policy. It will be a group project. Your groups and issues will be assigned by lecturer in the first couple weeks of the semester. More information will be provided about policy briefs during the semester. Additional readings and announcement about the course will be done via Blogy (http://blogy.ieu.edu.tr). Attendance will be taken randomly.