The US has received criticisms due to its post-9/11 foreign policy. Its policy created shifts in alliances and became a polarizing issue both domestically and internationally.
Consider to what degree diplomacy existed in post 9/11 foreign policy decision making in answering the following in your paper:
• What are the various forms of diplomacy and would any of these have been applicable to use in response to 9/11? Why or why not?
• How did the U.S. use of military power post 9/11 influence policy at home and status as a world leader abroad? Do you believe this was a positive or negative policy outcome?