To Secure the Next American Century, America Will Need Her Allies
The fundamental purpose of America’s foreign policy is to ensure the freedom, security, and prosperity of the American people.
Our independence was not merely declared nearly 250 years ago, it remains our inheritance worth defending.
Interests guided by justice: that is America’s mantra.
As George Washington cautioned, for America, we must act in our interests but never abandon our principles.
We must demand more of our allies, and through trade, integration, and cooperation lead them to ensure that we can maintain the US-led order.
- project power abroad
- extend our nuclear deterrent to prevent major war
- preclude nuclear proliferation
Since the United States secured victory over Nazi imperialism in World War II, it established a system of alliances.
Author summary: America needs allies for security.