The Cold War and U.S. Diplomacy

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Select a president from the table,
“Presidents and Their ‘Doctrines,’” in Roskin, Chapter 4. Then write a 3-5 page
paper on the doctrine that president used according to Roskin. Your research
must include at least four (4) credible sources, apart from your textbook. Your
paper must address the following:

  1. Summarize a situation that required
    U.S. diplomatic efforts during the president’s time in
    office.
  2. Explicate the diplomatic doctrine
    the president followed, with reference to specific actions or events that
    occurred.
  3. Describe the effects of these
    diplomatic efforts for the U.S. and other countries.
  4. Assess, in conclusion, the
    advantages and disadvantages of the particular doctrine that was
    followed.
  5. Cite at least four (4) reputable
    sources in addition to the textbook, not including Wikipedia, encyclopedias, or
    dictionaries.

Your assignment
must:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times
    New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and
    references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor
    for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the
    title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course
    title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in
    the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning
outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Identify the cultural, economic, and
    political context of information resources, and interpret information in light
    of that context.
  • Use technology and information
    resources to research issues in international problems.
  • Write clearly and concisely about
    international problems using proper writing mechanics.

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