Overview
The American Foreign Policy Program prepares students to understand the history (particularly from the Spanish-American War to the present), culture (ideas, premises and perspectives), process and politics of America’s foreign relations and contemporary issues of American foreign policy.
Employment Outcomes
SAIS graduates are in great demand by employers in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Economics knowledge, analytical abilities, regional expertise, diplomatic skills, language proficiency and the capacity to apply theory to real-world problems give our students a distinct professional advantage.
Meet Our Students
All StudentsSAIS was my best choice because of its outstanding economics program with a unique international focus, integrating research, classroom learning and politics on a global scale. Students' access to international and government organizations along with distinguished guest speakers complement a strong academic foundation. From faculty to students, the people at SAIS are unparalleled in creativity, passion and inspiration–and make the education an unmatched experience.
Alexandra Altman, M.A., American Foreign Policy
Career Interests
Global macroeconomic research and development economics; educational and health care development in the developing world
At SAIS
- Research assistant to Gordon Bodnar, director of the SAIS International Economics Program, Intern, Global Economics Group, U.S. Department of the Treasury
The Curriculum
The American Foreign Policy concentration offers students an unusually broad ranges of courses offered outside the program that count toward the five departmental courses students must take. Students also need to pass American Foreign Policy Since World War II as one of their core requirements prior to the start of their third semester. The program also offers the opportunity to write a master's thesis under the direct supervision of the program director.
Program Highlights
Faculty Book Panel Discussions
The American Foreign Policy Program regularly sponsors discussions of recently published books written by SAIS faculty.
Additional Opportunities
Research Opportunities
Small stipends are available for AFP-related research, at the director's discretion.
Domestic Study Visits
The American Foreign Policy Program sponsors annual visits to the U.S. Congress and the U.S. Department of State.
International Study Trips
The American Foreign Policy Program offers its students the opportunity to take part in international study trips, contingent on available funding. In academic year 2010-11, AFP sent students on a study trip to China.
Events and Announcements
Upcoming Events
Announcements
Resources for American Foreign Policy
Faculty
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Michael Mandelbaum, Ph.D.
Christian A. Herter Professor of American Foreign Policy, Director of the American Foreign Policy Program
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Zbigniew Brzezinski, Ph.D.
Senior Research Professor of International Relations
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Piero Gleijeses, Ph.D.
Professor of American Foreign Policy
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John L. Harper, Ph.D.
Professor of American Foreign Policy
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Alan Platt, Ph.D.
Foreign Policy Institute Fellow, Professorial Lecturer in the American Foreign Policy Program
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David Unger, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor of American Foreign Policy
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Contact
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202.663.5790