Question

question which of the following statements regarding u.s. foreign policy is true? select an answer a. since the cold war, the united states has taken an isolationist approach to foreign policy with the view that security is best served by leaving foreigners to their own devices. b. whereas president obama took an aggressive stance on foreign policy with threats of force against adversaries, president trump took a less adversarial approach, relying on diplomacy and economic sanctions instead. c. while the united states used to be isolationist, technology and growing economic interdependence have led to the construction of an enormous military apparatus and a complex array of intelligence - gathering institutions charged with evaluating and anticipating challenges from abroad. d. since the september 11 terrorist attacks, the united states has shifted from a policy of preventive war toward one of deterrence, focusing primarily on nation - states rather than non - state actors.

Explanation:

A is incorrect as the US has not been isolationist since the Cold - War. B is wrong as Obama was more diplomatic and Trump was often more adversarial. D is incorrect as after 9/11, the US shifted towards preventive war. C is correct as the US has moved from isolationism to a more interventionist stance due to technology and economic interdependence, building a large military and intelligence - gathering apparatus.

Answer:

C. While the United States used to be isolationist, technology and growing economic interdependence have led to the construction of an enormous military apparatus and a complex array of intelligence - gathering institutions charged with evaluating and anticipating challenges from abroad.