The Involvement of State Governments in US Foreign Relations [Hardcover]

Offering conclusions for improving intergovernmental relations, determining international economic development strategies, and showing how many subnational governments are involved in world politics, this book examines how US states and governors connect to American foreign relations, tracing activities that began in the 1950s and have expanded with globalization. Chapters explain governors foreign relations activities in political, economic, and defense contexts and how US states compete in the global economy. The book analyzes US states ability to attract foreign investment and promote exports, making use of statistical analysis and personal interviews with state officials in the United States and posted abroad.Linking International Relations to American Politics? The Changing Roles of Governors? US State Politics, Federalism, and Intergovernmental Relations? Subnational Governments in the International System? US States and Governors in Foreign Relations? Analysis of Governors' Foreign Relations Activities? US States and Governors in Foreign Economic Relations? Analysis of Foreign Direct Investment and Export Promotion? Conclusions and Future Research

'With this well-written book, McMillan fills a gaping hole in the study of US foreign policy. His study of state governments is theoretically informed, data rich, cleanly organized, and comprehensive. It is also timely given the heightened activism of governors and other state officials in foreign affairs. I expect that students and practitioners of US foreign policy will find this a valuable resource for many years to come.' - Steven W. Hook, professor and chair of Political Science, Kent State University

'McMillan's book is an important contribution to our understanding of U.S. state engagements with international affairs. The book provides updated information, tests useful hypotheses, and offers new and interesting perspectives on states' foreign-relations activities.' - John Kincaid, RolSŠ