Foreign Policy

Unit 5

Diplomacy

• Discussion and deal making to keep peace between countries

Economic Policy

• Tariff (tax on imports)• Embargo (refusal to buy goods)• Sanctions: Deal-Making tactics that involve

limitations on a country and maybe a military threat if not followed.

Military/Defense

• Military Intervention: Troops doing anything other than fighting war in a foreign country

• War is a tool of last resort when other methods fail.

Treaties

• Treaties: Agreements to peacefully resolve problems – Bilateral Treaties: 2 countries– Multilateral Treaties: 3 or more countries

Humanitarian Aid

• Humanitarian Aid: Assistance to other countries in $, food, tools/equipment to help the unfortunate