Discuss in a 10 page:
Your essay will be evaluated on the basis of your knowledge and understanding of the material and your ability to effectively communicate your knowledge and understanding of the material in writing (in other words, your essay will be graded based on both your knowledge and your writing ability).
This is a formal essay, so it must be well-organized, well-written, and well-thought out. It should begin with an introduction that includes your thesis statement, follow with a well-organized body, and end with a conclusion. Your essay must draw on concepts and examples from the readings and lectures.
Essay Prompts
1. The fall of the Soviet Union in 1991 established a unipolar world with the United States at its center. Since then, the U.S. has attempted to maintain global order and security. In your opinion, what aspects of American Foreign Policy best explain the overall successes and failures during this time? Be sure to cite readings, lectures and films whenever possible.
2. The United States has utilized many different grand strategies (from Roosevelt to Wilson) over the course of its history. Which strategy do you believe is best suited for the current foreign policy challenges facing the United States today? Be sure to cite readings, lectures and films whenever possible.
3. As a global hegemon, the United States has numerous instruments of influence in its foreign affairs. These instruments include elements that are either hard or soft and open or clandestine. Which instruments do you believe possess the greatest utility in American foreign policy today? Be sure to cite readings, lectures and films whenever possible.