The role of the parliament in the making and implementation of foreign policy has been re-established with the emergence of a new global order. In many democracies, the executive has monopolized initiatives on foreign policy. Parliament influences the foreign policy process by reviewing and monitoring the activities of the executive. However, the high level of global interdependence and its domestic implications have started to increase the importance of parliament. Global challenges that go beyond the traditional scope of national security, such as the international financial crises, terrorism, and environmental issues, have enabled parliament to influence the foreign policy process. In addition, in Korea, the political reforms that followed Korea's democratization have made the National Assembly more influential compared to the past. This report analyzes cases of the US, Germany, Finland, Japan, and the European Union to compare the role of parliament in the foreign policy process. These case studies indicate that parliaments are starting to influence foreign policy making in addition to monitoring, reviewing and ratifying the foreign policy decisions initiated by the executive.
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