Foreign policy updates are a combination of strategies chosen by a state to safeguard national interests and achieve goals in international relations. It involves a wide range of issues and actors in a complex and interconnected world.
There are more than 190 countries in the world and a vast array of people, issues and factors that influence one another. Developing foreign policy is a challenging task for any government and requires the efforts of diplomats, foreign service personnel and many others who work to make these policies a reality.
Foreign policy is the official business of the United States government and includes diplomatic relations, economic relations, security, foreign aid and global issues. The House Committee on Foreign Affairs oversees these matters and has six standing subcommittees.