Author Question: Would you say the rally round the flag syndrome is a positive or a negative phenomenon for U.S. ... (Read 41 times)

karen · **on:** Sep 10, 2018

Would you say the rally round the flag syndrome is a positive or a negative phenomenon for U.S. foreign policy (or both)? Why? What historical example can you provide to solidify your argument?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

If you could design a structure and process for foreign policy decision-making, what would it look like? What role would political culture play? What type of government would you prefer? Justify your choice.

What will be an ideal response?

meow1234 · **Reply #1 on:** Sep 10, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ideal Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. Describe rally round the flag syndrome.
2. Explain whether this syndrome is beneficial or detrimental for U.S. foreign policy (or both).
3. Evaluate how important short-run popular support for a President is to the functioning of a global crisis or war, and offer some examples, such as the Cuban Missile Crisis, Operation Desert Storm, the Iran hostage crisis, etc.
5. Offer a concise summary and effective conclusion.

Answer to Question 2

Ideal Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. Define the foreign policy process.
2. Explain how foreign policy would be arrived at and implemented. The application of comparative foreign policy might be applied to aid in this process of decision-making.
3. Discuss how understanding of a nation's historical political experiences might influence foreign policy.
4. Evaluate what types of governments (communist, military dictatorship, democracy, etc.) best fit the student's chosen foreign policy regime.
5. Provide a concise and effective conclusion.