Foreign Policy: Crash Course Government and Politics #50

Today Craig finishes up our series on U.S. Government and Politics by talking about both the least and most important aspect of government: foreign policy. Foreign policy is important because it has the potential to affect the largest number of people, but at the same time, it tends to play a minimal role in our perception of the government (unless we’re at war). Foreign policy addresses diplomacy, security, human rights, economics, and the environment at a global scale, and we’re going to talk about how our government has approached each of these policies in the past and which it tends to hold most important. As with all things political, the decisions made in fulfilling these policies can be pretty controversial, especially when considering that the President often has the last word in these issues.

We hope this series has helped you better understand the way the U.S. government works and hopefully encouraged you to participate in the political process - here or wherever you may live. Thank you so much for watching!

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[omarijohn]

I want to sincerely thank you guys for helping me study for my A.P. U.S. Government and Politics Exam. I binge watched your videos in the last couple of days before the exam. Watching your videos, using flashcards to study, looking over tests through the school year, and reading over my textbook helped me to get a 5 on the exam. This helps me even more for my future because I would like to major in Pre-Law or Political Science when I go to college. This will help lower the cost of college. So from the bottom of my heart thank you, thank you, thank you.

[MrDylan]

The eagle revenge punch was the funniest part of this entire series.

[ianrbuck]

THAT WAS THE BEST ENDING TO THE SERIES I COULD HAVE HOPED FOR! That sweet revenge.

[IXPrometheusXI]

That eagle gag at the end was top notch. Good send off. Thanks for the show wheezy!

[thatoneguysteve]

I yelled out "AMERICA" when eagle punched Craig. I'll miss you Craig and eagle.

[hthtsnt]

Who else is here for online classes? Or is it just me?

[marinepower]

For those of you who have finished this series, is it worth watching?

[blujay]

<Opens random video>
<Is immediately congratulated for doing so>

Fuck yeah, go me!

[ChocoboKillerKanyo]

I almost choked on my drink at the eagle revenge punch.

[Master_Therion]

Was the eagle reading the teleprompter during the outro... or was he just *winging* it?
Bad pun, I know. Humor is not a strong *talon* of mine :(

[Linkous]

Thanks for doing this series, Craig! You made a potentially boring topic into a fun one.

[thiavine]

As a Canadian, I learned a lot from this series! You should make a follow-up series on international politics, or political theory.

[jason-genr]

I would never have guessed that an eagle would have blind sided you. Quite appropriate, yet unexpected

[Matiburon]

I exploded when the big eagle happened

[brendansheehan]

Just would like to thank you guys who make these videos. I didnt study at all for AP Gov, i had golf counties a few days after, had relationship issues, medical issues, and a lot of stress. I listened to this series and practiced golf in my yard. I got a freaking 5. You guys got me through high school. Thank you.

[coltorl]

I'm Thankful that I was able to watch this entire series and come away learning a ton of stuff I hadn't an idea of prior. Happy Thanksgiving Craig and the Crash Course team!

[questocd]

That's it? No more? Bring this guy back he is great.

[skysthelimitvideos]

Can we get a second season of this like we got with world history?

[yo_itskevin]

Thank you Craig for carrying me through highschool and college, you're a real one man

[Zeldaschampion]

I bet that eagle is happy this is the last video....