POL 300 Assignment 1: The Cold War and U.S. Diplomacy. Select a president from the table, “Presidents and Their ‘Doctrines,’” in Roskin, Chapter 6. Then write a three to five (3-5) page paper on the doctrine that a president used according to Roskin. Your research must include at least four (4) credible sources, apart from your textbook. Your paper must address the following:

1. Summarize a situation that      required U.S. diplomatic efforts during the president’s time in office.
2. Explicate the diplomatic      doctrine the president followed, with reference to specific actions or      events that occurred.
3. Describe the effects of these      diplomatic efforts for the U.S. and other countries.
4. Assess, in conclusion, the      advantages and disadvantages of the particular doctrine that was followed.
5. Cite at least four (4)      reputable sources in addition to the textbook, not including Wikipedia,      encyclopedias, or dictionaries.

Your assignment must:

• Be typed, double spaced, using      Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides;      citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check      with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing      the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the      course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not      included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Identify the cultural,      economic, and political context of information resources, and interpret      information in light of that context.
• Use technology and information      resources to research issues in international problems.
• Write clearly and concisely      about international problems using proper writing mechanics.