Download or read book The Involvement of State Governments in US Foreign Relations written by S. McMillan and published by Springer. This book was released on 2012-02-13 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering conclusions for improving intergovernmental relations, determining international economic development strategies, and showing how many subnational governments are involved in world politics, this book examines how US states and governors connect to American foreign relations, tracing activities that began in the 1950s and have expanded with globalization. Chapters explain governors foreign relations activities in political, economic, and defense contexts and how US states compete in the global economy. The book analyzes US states ability to attract foreign investment and promote exports, making use of statistical analysis and personal interviews with state officials in the United States and posted abroad.
Download or read book The Expanding Role of State and Local Governments in U S Foreign Affairs written by Earl H. Fry and published by O'Reilly Media, Inc.. This book was released on 1998 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Earl Fry explores the forces behind the rise of state and local influence in foreign affairs.
Download or read book Transforming Statecraft written by Samuel Lucas McMillan and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 828 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Role of States and Cities in Foreign Relations written by Richard Bilder and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A major purpose of the U.S. Constitution was to place control of foreign relations firmly in the hands of the national government. Yet reports indicate than more that 1000 U.S. state and local governments are participating in foreign affairs. This article describes the current situation and indicates and discusses some of the legal and policy factors relevant to assessing the propriety of state and local government involvement in foreign affairs. The article first describes the U.S. constitutional and legal prescriptions and constraints on state and local involvement in matters relating to foreign affairs and, in contrast, those areas in which such activities are - at least, unless pre-empted by Congress or the Executive - constitutionally permissible. Then, with respect to those areas where such state and local participation is arguably permissible, it presents the arguments for and against such participation. The arguments against such participation include: (1) the need for our nation to have a unified and coherent foreign policy - to “speak with one voice”; (2) the possibility that state or local activities may impede, frustrate or embarrass our foreign relations; (3) the inconsistency of such locally determined activities or policies with our over-all national democratic tradition; and (4) state and local governments' likely lack of expertise, information and resources to make sensible judgments about complex international relations issues. The arguments for such participation include: (1) the public interest in allowing state and local governments and their constituents to promote legitimate local concerns and interests and to express their views on foreign policy issues of relevance and importance to them; (2) the fact that most such activities under discussion are not intended to and do not have any significant effect on foreign governments or their citizens or U. S. foreign relations; (3) the argument that such local involvement arguably strengthens rather than weakens our democratic process; and (4) the probability that the kinds of international issues with which state or local governments are concerned do not usually require special expertise or information. The article, concludes by suggesting that: (1) state and local activities relating to foreign affairs vary greatly and need to be analyzed and assessed separately; (2) in practice, few such activities have a purpose, significance or continuity likely to cause serious foreign relations problems; (3) at least some of these issues may implicate significant freedom of speech and petition values; (4) if state or local action threatens or causes serious interference with foreign relations, it should be, in the first instance at least, for Congress and the President to decide whether to pre-empt it; (5) as a practical matter, state and local governments themselves should take principal responsibility for ensuring that their activities stay within constitutionally permissible and appropriate bounds; and (6) as the Constitution enters its third century, there seems room for a more tolerant, flexible and cooperative attitude toward state and local involvement in foreign relations, and for ordinary citizens, through the governments closest to them, to participate more meaningfully in the formation and carrying out of foreign policies that deeply affect their lives.
Download or read book Foreign Relations and Federal States written by Brian Hocking and published by Burns & Oates. This book was released on 1993 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing out of an international conference held in London in March 1992, this volume provides a study of the problem of managing foreign policy in federal states during a period of intensifying international interdependence. It examines the problem through a comparative study of American, Canadian, Australian, and German experience, and at the same time looks at related developments that are taking place within the European Community. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Download or read book Foreign Affairs Federalism written by Michael J. Glennon and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016-04-15 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Challenging the myth that the federal government exercises exclusive control over U.S. foreign-policymaking, Michael J. Glennon and Robert D. Sloane propose that we recognize the prominent role that states and cities now play in that realm. Foreign Affairs Federalism provides the first comprehensive study of the constitutional law and practice of federalism in the conduct of U.S. foreign relations. It could hardly be timelier. States and cities recently have limited greenhouse gas emissions, declared nuclear free zones and sanctuaries for undocumented immigrants, established thousands of sister-city relationships, set up informal diplomatic offices abroad, and sanctioned oppressive foreign governments. Exploring the implications of these and other initiatives, this book argues that the national interest cannot be advanced internationally by Washington alone. Glennon and Sloane examine in detail the considerable foreign affairs powers retained by the states under the Constitution and question the need for Congress or the president to step in to provide "one voice" in foreign affairs. They present concrete, realistic ways that the courts can update antiquated federalism precepts and untangle interwoven strands of international law, federal law, and state law. The result is a lucid, incisive, and up-to-date analysis of the rules that empower-and limit-states and cities abroad.
Download or read book Foreign Relations in Federal Countries written by Hans Michelmann and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2009-01-28 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foreign Relations in Federal Countries addresses questions such as: What constitutional powers do the federal governments and constituent states have to conduct foreign affairs? To what degree are relations between orders of government regularized by formal agreement or informal practice? What roles do constituent governments have in negotiation and implementation of international treaties? The volume offers a comparative perspective on the conduct of foreign relations in twelve federal countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Germany, India, Malaysia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, and the United States.
Download or read book Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States written by United States. Department of State and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Guide to U S Foreign Policy written by Robert J. McMahon and published by CQ Press. This book was released on 2012-08-02 with total page 762 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At no time in American history has an understanding of the role and the art of diplomacy in international relations been more essential than it is today. Both the history of U.S. diplomatic relations and the current U.S. foreign policy in the twenty-first century are major topics of study and interest across the nation and around the world. Spanning the entire history of American diplomacy—from the First Continental Congress to the war on terrorism to the foreign policy goals of the twenty-first century—Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy traces not only the growth and development of diplomatic policies and traditions but also the shifts in public opinion that shape diplomatic trends. This comprehensive, two-volume reference shows how the United States gained "the strength of a giant" and also analyzes key world events that have determined the United States’ changing relations with other nations. The two volumes’ structure makes the key concepts and issues accessible to researchers: The set is broken up into seven parts that feature 40 topical and historical chapters in which expert writers cover the diplomatic initiatives of the United States from colonial times through the present day. Volume II’s appendix showcases an A-to-Z handbook of diplomatic terms and concepts, organizations, events, and issues in American foreign policy. The appendix also includes a master bibliography and a list of presidents; secretaries of state, war, and defense; and national security advisers and their terms of service. This unique reference highlights the changes in U.S. diplomatic policy as government administrations and world events influenced national decisions. Topics include imperialism, economic diplomacy, environmental diplomacy, foreign aid, wartime negotiations, presidential influence, NATO and its role in the twenty-first century, and the response to terrorism. Additional featured topics include the influence of the American two-party system, the impact of U.S. elections, and the role of the United States in international organizations. Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy is the first comprehensive reference work in this field that is both historical and thematic. This work is of immense value for researchers, students, and others studying foreign policy, international relations, and U.S history. ABOUT THE EDITORS Robert J. McMahon is the Ralph D. Mershon Professor of History in the Mershon Center for International Security Studies at The Ohio State University. He is a leading historian of American diplomatic history and is author of several books on U.S. foreign relations. Thomas W. Zeiler is professor of history and international affairs at the University of Colorado at Boulder and is the executive editor of the journal Diplomatic History.
Download or read book United States Foreign Policy written by Maxwell Graduate School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and published by . This book was released on 1959 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book United States Foreign Policy written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Foreign Relations and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book State Government Influence in U S International Economic Policy written by John M. Kline and published by Free Press. This book was released on 1983 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "International economic forces are exerting a growing impact on economic and political conditions in the United States. While the national dimension of these changes is generally recognized, if not always fully understood, the importance of global economic factors at the state level is only now emerging as an uniquely distinguishable element of interdependence studies. The close connection between public economic welfare and political-policy interests makes it inevitable that these subnational economic changes would also lead to increased attention and activity by state government actors. This book is an effort to sketch the outlines of such beginning actions, tracing them primarily from their immediate origins in the early 1970s to their current influence on U.S. international economic policy"--Excerpt from preface, Page xiii.
Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Comparative Foreign Relations Law written by Curtis A. Bradley and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2019-06-07 with total page 992 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Oxford Handbook ambitiously seeks to lay the groundwork for the relatively new field of comparative foreign relations law. Comparative foreign relations law compares and contrasts how nations, and also supranational entities (for example, the European Union), structure their decisions about matters such as entering into and exiting from international agreements, engaging with international institutions, and using military force, as well as how they incorporate treaties and customary international law into their domestic legal systems. The legal materials that make up a nation's foreign relations law can include constitutional law, statutory law, administrative law, and judicial precedent, among other areas. This book consists of 46 chapters, written by leading authors from around the world. Some of the chapters are empirically focused, others are theoretical, and still others contain in-depth case studies. In addition to being an invaluable resource for scholars working in this area, the book should be of interest to a wide range of lawyers, judges, and law students. Foreign relations law issues are addressed regularly by lawyers working in foreign ministries, and globalization has meant that domestic judges, too, are increasingly confronted by them. In addition, private lawyers who work on matters that extend beyond their home countries often are required to navigate issues of foreign relations law. An increasing number of law school courses in comparative foreign relations law are also now being developed, making this volume an important resource for students as well. Comparative foreign relations law is a newly emerging field of study and teaching, and this volume is likely to become a key reference work as the field continues to develop.
Download or read book Toward thorough Accurate and Reliable written by William B. McAllister and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2015 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Toward "Thorough, Accurate, and Reliable" explores the evolution of the Foreign Relations of the United States documentary history series from its antecedents in the early republic through the early 21st century implementation of its current mandate, the 1991 Foreign Relations statute. This book traces how policymakers and an expanding array of stakeholders translated values like "security," "legitimacy," and "transparency" into practice as they debated how to balance the government's obligation to protect sensitive information with its commitment to openness. Determining the "people's right to know" has fueled lively discussion for over two centuries, and this work provides important, historically informed perspectives valuable to policymakers and engaged citizens as that conversation continues. Policymakers, citizens, especially political science researchers, political scientists, academic, high school, public librarians and students performing research for foreign policy issues will be most interested in this volume. Other related products: Available print volumes of the Foreign Relations of the United States (FRUS) series can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/international-foreign-affairs/foreign-relations-united-states-series-frus
Download or read book Foreign Policy Begins at Home written by Richard N Haass and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2014-04-08 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A concise, comprehensive guide to America's critical policy choices at home and overseas . . . without a partisan agenda, but with a passion for solutions designed to restore our country's strength and enable us to lead." -- Madeleine K. Albright A rising China, climate change, terrorism, a nuclear Iran, a turbulent Middle East, and a reckless North Korea all present serious challenges to America's national security. But it depends even more on the United States addressing its burgeoning deficit and debt, crumbling infrastructure, second class schools, and outdated immigration system. While there is currently no great rival power threatening America directly, how long this strategic respite lasts, according to Council on Foreign Relations President Richard N. Haass, will depend largely on whether the United States puts its own house in order. Haass lays out a compelling vision for restoring America's power, influence, and ability to lead the world and advocates for a new foreign policy of Restoration that would require the US to limit its involvement in both wars of choice, and humanitarian interventions. Offering essential insight into our world of continual unrest, this new edition addresses the major foreign and domestic debates since hardcover publication, including US intervention in Syria, the balance between individual privacy and collective security, and the continuing impact of the sequester.
Download or read book The Involvement of State Governments in US Foreign Relations written by S. McMillan and published by Springer. This book was released on 2012-02-13 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering conclusions for improving intergovernmental relations, determining international economic development strategies, and showing how many subnational governments are involved in world politics, this book examines how US states and governors connect to American foreign relations, tracing activities that began in the 1950s and have expanded with globalization. Chapters explain governors foreign relations activities in political, economic, and defense contexts and how US states compete in the global economy. The book analyzes US states ability to attract foreign investment and promote exports, making use of statistical analysis and personal interviews with state officials in the United States and posted abroad.
Download or read book Secrets of State written by Barry M. Rubin and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1985 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The greatest of all state secrets is how leaders make and implement decisions affecting millions of lives. This book explains the foreign policy-making process of the U.S. Government, particularly the State Department. It vividly describes the colorful personalities who have held the highest posts and the battles that have pitted agencies, individuals, and ideologies against each other. The book probes the reasons for the relative decline of the State Department and the rise of the National Security Council staff and White House advisors. It shows how each president organizes the foreign policy system in his own way and why,in the aftermath of the policy-making revolution spawned by Henry Kissinger, the structure has increasingly broken down or interfered with successful decision making. Tracing the development of the diplomatic apparatus throughout American history, Secrets of State demonstrates how foreign policy rose from a neglected corner to become the primary preoccupation of U.S. leaders faced with the growing complexities of international crises. Much of the book concentrates on the present, including the types of people involved in the glamorous foreign policy process, how the system shapes them, why some people succeed, and why many more of them fail. Included is a detailed analysis of why the Carter and Reagan administrations, despite their sharp political differences, made many of the same mistakes in such crisis areas as Central America and the Middle East. About the Author: Barry Rubin is a Council on Foreign Affairs Fellow and a Senior Fellow at the Georgetown University Center for Strategic and International Studies. He is the author of Paved with Good Intentions: The American Experience and Iran.
