Developing ties with countries and international organizations to address issues that cross borders such as economic and security concerns. This includes diplomatic relations, promoting trade and investment, and developing humanitarian aid and development assistance.
Protecting America’s interests and values in the world by fostering a global democratic order to counterbalance the perils of rising powers. This includes working with allies to defend against common threats, addressing the threat of weapons of mass destruction, and combating terrorism and global warming.
Negotiating conflict resolution with adversaries to bring them to the table to discuss a peaceful solution rather than resorting to force. This has been the mainstay of U.S. foreign policy since the end of the Cold War.
Resolving conflicts between nations or groups that do not fit into the category of “friendly” or “enemy.” This involves resolving territorial disputes, fighting drug traffickers and terrorists, and helping the displaced people of Syria.
Providing security, prosperity and opportunity for billions in the world – and for the American people at home. This includes fighting human-caused climate change that exacerbates humanitarian crises, challenging adversaries who seek to expand their power and influence, bolstering democratic movements in places like South Korea, the Philippines, and Taiwan, and dealing with autocratic regimes such as Russia and Saudi Arabia.
It also means ensuring that America’s allies and partners have the capacity to fulfill their own needs and responsibilities, especially in an increasingly interconnected world. This is achieved through the creation of enduring international arrangements and institutions that imbed U.S. interests and values in structures that can endure for decades, regardless of the vicissitudes of American power.
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