Examines historical and conceptual debates over the United States of America s role in international affairs in order to assess contemporary concerns surrounding American foreign policy. Topics covered include therole of alliances, ideology/democracy promotion, military power, and foreign intervention in creating a safe and secure world in which the United States can operate. By engaging both primary and secondary sources, students will emerge from the course able to apply historical evidence and theory to contemporary discussions, thus allowing them to directly contribute to US foreign policy debates today.