Religion and American foreign policy: the story of a complex relationship.

From: The National Interest | Date: June 22, 1998| Author: Ribuffo, Leo | Copyright information

The historical connection between American religious groups and foreign relations was examined to determine the effects of such relationship. Results show that American religious interest groups and religious issues abroad have affected US foreign policy, but only in a minor way. Policymakers have been indirectly affected by serious religious ideas. Moreover, the domestic religious scene is significantly affected by major foreign policies.

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