16 Questions
What is the definition of foreign policy according to G.R. Berridge and Alan James?
The political and security policies adopted by a state in relation to the outside world
According to G.R. Berridge and Alan James, what does foreign policy encompass?
Political and economic policies
What is the central focus of foreign policy analysis?
Intentions, statements, and actions of an actor directed toward the external world
What is the central consideration of foreign policy in international politics?
Who acts for whom and with what effect
According to James Rosenau, what type of discipline is foreign policy?
A bridging discipline
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
What is the primary purpose of foreign policies?
To guide a state's actions in the international arena
How are day-to-day decisions by various arms of government guided?
By implementing foreign policies
According to Gibson, what does foreign policy aim at achieving?
Promoting and protecting the national interest
How is foreign policy defined in relation to the global political system?
A set of priorities and plan of action established by national leaders
What is foreign policy generally described as?
Official policy actions taken by one state towards other states
What is the traditional view of the state in international relations?
An independent actor in international relations
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
What is included in foreign policy according to the passage?
All matters that originate with or are openly or secretly associated with foreign policy.
What is foreign policy aimed at promoting and protecting?
The interest of the nation.
What does foreign policy involve according to the passage?
The formulation and implementation of principles guiding state actions.
Test your understanding of foreign policy definitions, including political, security, and economic policies adopted by a state in relation to the outside world. This quiz is based on Chapter Four: Foreign Policy, National Interest and Diplomacy 4.1.
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