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Explain the difference between 'International Relations' and 'Foreign Policy' perspectives in the context of world politics.
International Relations adopts a macro perspective on world politics by examining patterns of interactions among societies. Foreign Policy adopts a micro perspective by focusing on the actions of individual state actors towards the international environment.
What is the definition of Foreign Policy?
Foreign Policy is the behavior of the state towards other international actors in the external environment. It is the activity whereby the state acts and interacts in the external environment.
What are the targets of Foreign Policy?
The targets of foreign policy are not limited to other states. Foreign policy may be targeted at specific individuals, non-state actors (international organizations, global human rights groups, multinational corporations, terrorist groups).
What are the characteristics that distinguish Foreign Policy from other types of policies or actions?
Foreign policy has a unitary dimension, referring to the policy or set of policies undertaken by one international actor towards other international actors.
What is the more specific definition of Foreign Policy?
Foreign Policy is the declared plan of action chosen by the official representatives of the state to achieve specific objectives in the external environment, among other alternatives.
What is the unitary dimension of Foreign Policy?
Foreign Policy refers to the policy or set of policies undertaken by ONE international actor towards other international actors.
Explain the difference between 'International Relations' and 'Foreign Policy' perspectives in the context of world politics.
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What is Foreign Policy and how does it relate to International Relations?
Foreign Policy is the behavior of the state towards other international actors in the external environment. It relates to International Relations as a sub-field that adopts a micro perspective by looking at the actions of individual state actors towards the international environment.
What are the targets of Foreign Policy?
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What is the more specific definition of Foreign Policy?
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Test your understanding of the basics of foreign policy analysis and its relation to international relations. Explore the micro and macro perspectives, state behavior, and interactions with other international actors.
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