American Foreign Policy

  • Open Door Policy

    Open Door Policy
    in the 1800s, America opened Japan to trade and called for an Open Door Policy, giving all nations equal trade access to China.
    (https://www.sutori.com/story/china-the-open-door-policy)
  • Monroe Doctrine

    Monroe Doctrine
    In 1823, President Monroe issued Monroe Doctrine, warning European powers to stay out of the affairs of North and South America.
    (https://angrystaffofficer.com/2015/12/02/has-the-u-s-begun-a-new-monroe-doctrine-in-the-middle-east/)
  • Expanding

    By 1900 America had expanded across the continent and overseas and sought to expand its political influence as well.
  • Good Neighbor Policy

    In the 1930s, President Franklin Roosevelt pursued the Good Neighbor Policy, reducing U.S. military and political involvement.
  • Policy of Deterrence

    The United States has also pursued a policy of deterrence, building a military strong enough to deter any direct attack on America.
  • Chinese Communist Party

    Chinese Communist Party
    Chairman Mao Zedong meets with U.S. President Richard Nixon, 1972
    (http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2012-01/17/content_14457826.htm)
  • Invasion of Afghanistan

    The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 led to U.S. support of the anti-communist rebels and a renewed containment policy.
  • Afghanistan

    Afghanistan
    After the 2001 attacks, U.S. forces toppled the Taliban regime in Afghanistan
    (https://abcnews.go.com/International/us-afghanistan/story?id=52763044)
  • Irap War

    Irap War
    The United States and its allies began the second Gulf War in 2003. The goal was to end the threat posed by Saddam Hussein's dictatorial regime and its suspected weapons programs.
    (https://www.slideshare.net/MrG/iraq-war-442856)
  • A Trade Policy for All

    President Donald Trump signed documents to increase the imports tax.