Congress and U.s. Foreign Policy - Activism, Assertiveness, and Acquiescence in a Polarized Era

Leading scholars in the study of congress and US foreign policy address congress's vital role in determining how and why the US chooses it's international policy agendas. They address key aspects of congressional activism, assertiveness, and acquiescence in an era of divided government and polarized politics.

About the author

Ralph G. Carter is Piper Professor of Texas, professor, and former chair of the department of Political Science at Texas Christian University. His areas of specialization include international relations and comparative foreign policy analysis, with a particular emphasis on the domestic sources of foreign policy.
James M. Scott is the Herman Brown chair and professor of Political Science at Texas Christian University. His primary research and teaching interests are in international relations and foreign policy analysis, and he has special interests in US foreign policymaking, the role of Congress, and US democracy promotion.

Summary

Leading scholars in the study of congress and US foreign policy address congress’s vital role in determining how and why the US chooses it's international policy agendas. They address key aspects of congressional activism, assertiveness, and acquiescence in an era of divided government and polarized politics.

Product details

• Authors: Ralph G. Scott Carter
• Assisted by: Ralph G. Carter (Editor), Carter Ralph G. (Editor), James M. Scott (Editor)
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.06.2021
• EAN: 9781538151228
• ISBN: 978-1-5381-5122-8
• No. of pages: 266
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; USA, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / Legislative Branch, International Relations, United States of America, USA, Central / national / federal government, Central government