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Foreign affairs will be a significant focus of the 2016 US presidential race, in both the primaries and the general election. Trends in the global landscape--such as instability in the Middle East, the rise in nonstate actors, public empowerment through social media, and the broad ideological spectrum among candidates--suggest a vigorous debate. Examine current international issues and the range of candidates' positions with an in-depth historical review of the role of foreign affairs in US presidential elections, including the historical and current divide between isolationism and internationalism. Explore public opinion along with candidate rhetoric, tactics, and strategies to better understand the role of foreign affairs issues in electoral outcomes.
