Praise for previous editions:
"an accessible introduction to U.S. foreign policy from the American Revolution to present-day events such as the war in Iraq."—Booklist
"brief, accessible explanations and background for the current world situation."—Library Journal
"provides detailed yet succinct descriptions of the individuals, nations, events, ideas, and issues affecting U.S. foreign policy...a very effective introduction to U.S. foreign policy with generally objective writing and analysis.... This work is strongly recommended."—American Reference Books Annual
From officially recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital in 2017 and creating the U.S. Space Force in 2018 to withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan in 2021 and backing Ukraine after Russia invaded in 2022, U.S. foreign policy has undergone major changes in recent years. In the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and other parts of the world, a desire for peace and security has led to outbreaks of hostilities and rounds of diplomatic negotiations. Newspapers, magazines, television sets, the Internet, and social media provide Americans with the latest information as it becomes known, shaping both their understanding and perception of global events. In this atmosphere of rising world tensions and conflict, the need for an accessible, reliable reference on U.S. foreign policy is more essential than ever.
Examining U.S. diplomacy and relations with other nations from a historical perspective, Encyclopedia of American Foreign Policy, Third Edition details U.S. foreign affairs from the American Revolution up through the modern day. This comprehensive A-to-Z reference guide covers important people, organizations, events, legislation, and other matters that have shaped U.S. actions on the global stage for more than two centuries. It is the ideal place for students and general readers to start their research on America’s relationship with the rest of the world.
The encyclopedia contains more than 80 new articles and more than 600 overall. Each article is clear, concise, and insightful, providing valuable background and information that gives readers the knowledge and context they need to understand U.S. foreign policy today.
New entries include:
- Abraham Accords
- Afghanistan War, withdrawal and evacuation
- Artificial intelligence
- Biden, Joe, foreign policy of
- Climate change
- Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
- Cybersecurity
- Digital diplomacy
- Emerging weapons technologies
- Islamic State terrorist organization
- NATO enlargement
- North Korea Denuclearization Agreement
- Remain in Mexico policy
- Social media and foreign policy
- Trump, Donald, foreign policy of
- U.S. territories and neo-colonialism
- U.S.-Mexico Border Wall
- Unarmed aerial vehicles/drone strikes.