Foreign Policy and National Security
Foreign policy is how the United States deals with other countries. National security is how it protects the country from threats. The two overlap in diplomacy, the military, intelligence, trade, and homeland protection. The president, Congress, federal agencies, and the courts share the work, and allies, rivals, and international bodies shape the choices available.
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