Foreign Policy Defined

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What is the definition of foreign policy according to G.R. Berridge and Alan James?

The internal policies adopted by a state

The political and security policies adopted by a state in relation to the outside world (correct)

The social policies adopted by a state in relation to the outside world

The economic policies adopted by a state in relation to the outside world

According to G.R. Berridge and Alan James, what does foreign policy encompass?

Security and social policies

Political and economic policies (correct)

Economic and social policies

Only political policies

What is the central focus of foreign policy analysis?

Domestic issues

Economic processes unfold at home

Foreign issues

Intentions, statements, and actions of an actor directed toward the external world (correct)

What is the central consideration of foreign policy in international politics?

Who acts for whom and with what effect Signup and view all the answers

According to James Rosenau, what type of discipline is foreign policy?

A bridging discipline Signup and view all the answers

What does foreign policy represent in the context of a sovereign independent state?

A discrete set of actions/decisions in its dealings with other states and non-state entities acting on the international stage Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of foreign policies?

To guide a state's actions in the international arena Signup and view all the answers

How are day-to-day decisions by various arms of government guided?

By implementing foreign policies Signup and view all the answers

According to Gibson, what does foreign policy aim at achieving?

Promoting and protecting the national interest Signup and view all the answers

How is foreign policy defined in relation to the global political system?

A set of priorities and plan of action established by national leaders Signup and view all the answers

What is foreign policy generally described as?

Official policy actions taken by one state towards other states Signup and view all the answers

What is the traditional view of the state in international relations?

An independent actor in international relations Signup and view all the answers

Which elements are involved in designing effective strategies to attain and protect a state's vital national interests?

Elements which a state considers its vital national interest Signup and view all the answers

What is included in foreign policy according to the passage?

All matters that originate with or are openly or secretly associated with foreign policy. Signup and view all the answers

What is foreign policy aimed at promoting and protecting?

The interest of the nation. Signup and view all the answers

What does foreign policy involve according to the passage?

The formulation and implementation of principles guiding state actions. Signup and view all the answers

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