The Involvement of State Governments in US Foreign Relations [electronic resource] /
McMillan, S.author.
Offering conclusions for improving intergovernmental relations, determining international economic development strategies, and showing how many subnational governments are involved in world politics, this book examines how US states and governors connect to American foreign relations, tracing activities that began in the 1950s and have expanded with globalization. Chapters explain governors foreign relations activities in political, economic, and defense contexts and how US states compete in the global economy. The book analyzes US states ability to attract foreign investment and promote exports, making use of statistical analysis and personal interviews with state officials in the United States and posted abroad.
Description based upon print version of record.
Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; List of Figure and Tables; Acknowledgments; 1 Introduction; 2 Linking International Relations to American Politics; 3 The Changing Roles of Governors; 4 US State Politics, Federalism, and Intergovernmental Relations; 5 Subnational Governments in the International System; 6 US States and Governors in Foreign Relations; 7 Analysis of Governors' Foreign Relations Activities; 8 US States and Governors in Foreign Economic Relations; 9 Analysis of Foreign Direct Investment and Export Promotion; 10 Conclusions and Future Research; Appendix
NotesReferences; Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Offering conclusions for improving intergovernmental relations, determining international economic development strategies, and showing how many subnational governments are involved in world politics, this book examines how US states and governors connect to American foreign relations, tracing activities that began in the 1950s and have expanded with globalization. Chapters explain governors foreign relations activities in political, economic, and defense contexts and how US states compete in the global economy. The book analyzes US states ability to attract foreign investment and promote exports, making use of statistical analysis and personal interviews with state officials in the United States and posted abroad.
International relations.
Political science.
Diplomacy.
International Relations.
Political Science.
Diplomacy.
US Politics.