S. is working to aggressively to maintain the status quo. Where, they do not want one particular country to be able to dominate all of the others. Instead, the United States wants to make certain that the current balance of power is maintained at all times. As, this kind of strategy will ensure the continuous free flow of oil out of the region.
Once we are able to test our hypothesis against this theory, it will offer specific insights as to the accuracy of hypothesis. The reason why, is because this kind of doctrine will help us to understand how oil is one resource that U.S. is focused on in ensuring the continuous flow. This is the point that we can be able to see the underlying motivations behind the various foreign policy actions engaged in since 1988. At which point, we can make specific inferences about how this has shaped the region and U.S. foreign policy since that time. (Brown 302 -- 310)
Methodology to use for the research
The methodology that we will be utilizing to understand these trends that are taking place is qualitative research. This is when we are looking at a number of different primary and secondary sources to comprehend the overall big picture events that are occurring. The way that this is accomplished is through looking at these different pieces of information together .To see the various trends and how they have shaped a host of outcomes that have occurred. At which point, we can begin to make specific inferences about: how this has influenced U.S. foreign policy and what are the lasting impacts. (Denzen 43 -- 64)
Once this occurs, we will be able to objectively evaluate the underlying causes that have shaped U.S. foreign policy in the region. This is when we can begin to answer the different research questions that were addressed earlier. Then, we can support or refute the hypothesis that has been presented. This will make any kind of observations more accurate and it will identify any kind actions that have been taken to deal with a wide variety issues throughout the region. (Denzen 43 -- 64)
These elements are important, because they will help us to be able to objectively look at wide variety of events and to see how U.S. foreign policy has shaped them. This will tell us the motivations behind this approach and why it has been continually been utilized by a wide variety of Presidents since 1988. Once this take place, we will know if the hypothesis that...
(Denzen 43 -- 64)
Conclusion
Clearly, the research project is designed to identify the underlying causes as to why the U.S. has taken the kinds of action it did since 1988 in regards to its foreign policy. Where, our hypothesis is designed to illustrate how this has been geared towards supporting the continuous flow of oil out of the region. Part of the reason for this, is because United States has seen various price shocks from two major supply disruptions in the 1970's. This caused sudden spikes in the price of crude oil, which had a negative effect on economic growth.
To prevent this from occurring, the U.S. has engaged in policies that will achieve this objective at all costs by: supporting brutal dictatorships that have a questionable human rights record. While at the same time, they have been aggressively engaging in covert and conventional military actions to thwart those who are trying to disrupt the supply. To determine the effectiveness of the hypothesis that has been presented, we will be using the balance of power theory. This will help us to see the underlying motivations of U.S. foreign policy in the region. At the same time, it will allow us to identify if there are any kind of other reasons that are used to justify these programs to the general public. Once this takes place, we will be able to make specific inferences that will support or refute the hypothesis that was presented. This will allow us to be able to make accurate assessments as to the validity of the hypothesis through: the qualitative analysis that was conducted. These different elements are important, because they will help us to understand the overall reasons behind this doctrine and why the United States has engaged in such an unusual approach when it comes to this region of the world.
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