Consider the following questions:
1) Discuss the constraints on rational decision making from the bureaucratic politics perspective. Why, if bureaucracies are supposed to enhance rationality, can bureaucracies make it difficult to achieve the rational ideal?
2) Discuss the evolution of containment strategy from its pronouncement in the Truman Doctrine. How was it initially conceived? Why did it change?
3) Discuss the relevance of each of the national interest goals of power, peace, prosperity and principles in the Cold War foreign policy of the US. Explain the distinctions.