Foreign Policies in the US

Foreign policies in the US
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Introduction
Every country has an array of policies that control the interaction that it makes with other nations at various level such security and business among others. For the US, the history of foreign policy is quite rich starting in the 1700s going forward. At the time the nation was experiencing turbulence with division from within and pressure externally, some of which was hostile in nature (pg. 60). Today the United States is the most powerful nation, with foreign policies that are expansive as they are complex. The interaction between nations is always volatile as it was years ago; for the US the foreign policies have defined its sovereignty and consequently its place in the world over the years. Different nations will have differing agendas and it is up to the individual nations to redefine their foreign policies. For the US, the battle for supremacy and sovereignty is constantly rejuvenated relative to external and internal threats. The element of sovereignty is reflected in the bible, Psalm 103:19, stating, ‘The Lord has established his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom rules over all’.
Thesis statement: foreign policies of the United States in the 18th century largely took the isolationist approach, with relative changes in latter centuries.
Policy overview
Relative to the fact that the US was experiencing various divisions within the states, the first mode of foreign policies to even set direction for the young nations were directed at internal stardom. As such, during the earlier years, foreign policies were isolationist, in the fact that the country concentrated on building a firm foundation rather that gets entangled in the affairs of other nations neglecting its own. This is an aspect that is reflected in Psalm 34:14 which says, ‘Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it’. However, relative to the guidelines laid out by Washington, the states would conduct and encourage interactions with other nations in trade and other affairs, with a close call to prosperity interactions.Most of the interventions were directed towards expanding economic gains and avoiding conflicts with other nations.Treaties such as the one signed in the year 1783 with Britain area good example of the trends that the earlier approaches taken by the US to foreign policies (pg. 56). During the war that erupted in 1792, thisled to military and ideological struggles (pg. 56). The US sort to make the first principle on foreign policyas shunning away from war and any form provocation that could plunge the country into war. The stand however changed with controlled involvement in foreign affairs in the latter centuries.
As Gorge explains in the book, ‘Americans agreed as a first principle of foreign policy that they must stay out of such wars, but neutrality afforded little shelter’, (pg. 56).
Policy aspects
One of main aspects that helped the US in its earlier days of growth into a reputable nation of might is the 1783 peace treaty. This was a treaty that was signed between the US and the Britain which formed the foundation of the relationship that the US and the Britons share to date. According to Washington, this was a treaty that formed the future of the US as a rising empire.By joining allays with Europe, the US formed the backbone that would see trade increase between the two nations with mutual benefits and understanding.
In light of the fact that, in the early days the US did not have enough money to form an army to defend its sovereignty and the citizens there were drastic measures to take. At the time, there were also the traditions that were opposed to militarization which formed another barrier (pg. 57). In light of these barriers, Washington sort to get more people to settle in the west. Most of the Indians, aided by Britain and France would constantly attack the outskirts. By allowing more foreigners to settle in the borderlands (Appalachian West) where the Indians roamed and caused havoc, the US was able to push the Indians out of its territories. This was a strategic displacement of the Indians, by using the foreign policies to influence the move without having to fight the Indians or get into war with Britain and France.
In 1970, the US under the leadership of Washington, signed a treaty with Alexander McGilliray, where the Creeks were promised boundaries and protection of its citizens as well as land (pg. 60). This was a way of strengthening the allies that the US had in times, when there were too many enemies who wanted to bring it down (pg. 61).In light of the treaty the US was able to expand its territory without any bloodshed and with honor. It also made sure that, the US would get the Indians to identify with it goals rather than be divided by enemies who would be the first to gain from the country’s demise. Although this later cam...