This project is an opportunity to discuss what you think should be the highest p

This project is an opportunity to discuss what you think should be the highest priority (national interest) in the future of American foreign policy. Completing this activity is a mandatory component of this course. Failure to submit this project in its entirety will result in a failing grade for the course. There are three steps to completing this project.<
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Step 1: Identify the issue and how the US government is currently addressing it. Then, identify strategies that could be used to improve those efforts.<
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Step 2: Gather three scholarly research articles that address the issue you selected and offer suggestions for improvement. There is a great deal of scholarly writing dealing with various policy issues, and you should absolutely avail yourself of it. <
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Step 3: Prepare a formal policy memo for the President of the United States (POTUS). This is the only part of the project you will turn in.<
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It is strongly suggested that student read ahead and use the library database during the first weeks of the course to begin researching a topic. This project requires carefully planning throughout the semester. Refer to the course calendar for the specific due date. The final product is to be submitted as a single file, in .PDF, .doc, or .docx format via the submission guidelines identified by the instructor. Please note that no other format is acceptable.<