Assignment 1: The Cold War and U.S. Diplomacy

Assignment 1: The
Cold War and U.S. Diplomacy

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.