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Militarization is the inherent characteristics of the U.S. foreign policy as exemplified by the priority tool of the military force and the military sectors deeply involved in foreign policy-making and implementation. This feature varies with the changes of the international system, the domestic political game and the different diplomatic focus. This paper argues that the militarization of the U.S. foreign policy is originated from its diplomatic specificity, patriotism and military priority of domestic political environment, convenience for the military sectors to pose its influence on decision-making, as well as military-industrial complex’s economic interests. These factors are rooted in the U.S. political, economical, and social system and the environment. After 9/11, the militarization of U.S. foreign policy is particularly evident, which undermines U.S. international image, the overall strength, and the military operations. The Obama administration has tried to reduce the participation of the military sectors in foreign policy-making. But it is still difficult to change the tendency of the militarization of the U.S foreign policy.

Keywords

U.S. Foreign Policy, Militarization

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