How should a nation-state develop its foreign policy in accordance to its values and in connection to the development of its domestic policy?

A foreign policy refers to the ways a government advances its intrests in world politics. Foreign policy consists of self interests strategies chosen by the state to safeguard its national interests and to achieve its goals within international relations. Creating the foreign policy is usually the job of the head of the government. During the formation of a foreign policy the president is the main person, surrounded by the executive branch.

A domestic policy is the set of laws and regulations that a government establishes within a nations’ borders. Domestic policy covers a wide range of areas, including businesses, education, energy, health care, natural resources’….ect.

            A Domestic policy is formed and implemented based on a nations form of government. In a authoritarian government a ruling group may pursue its domestic policy goals without and input of the people. In a democratic society people have more of a say in this policy. In a democracy the domestic policy is lead by the elected leaders, lawmaking bodies and government agencies, but also the people. The voters is one example. The media, activist group, lobbyists also influence the policy.

            Foreign and domestic policy is still a tricky subject for me.. From what I understand the development of our foreign policy is the outcome of the needs of our nation and the people in it. Also how the policy interacts with other countries around the world. I think that for our nation to stay strong and powerful we need to develop the foreign policy from the interests of the nation, and not based on how other nations see us, or what they want. It should be what is best for our nation!

            After reading some other post and gaining knowledge about this subject from my peers I have learned that foreign policy is a very tricky subject and something that people need to take precaution to when developing. I have learned that we need to make sure that we are picking the right countries to make a policy with. A foreign policy must be beneficial to us as well as the other side.

How is a foreign policy formed step by step?