Core Priorities
protect core national interests
Complete the phrase that guides the ideas behind the foreign policy
America _____
America First
T/F The NSS emphasizes that the United States will not be reliant on present or potential adversary
True
Which region is considered the top priority for U.S. security?
The Western Hemisphere
Which region, or regions, is realigning through peace a main priority?
Asia and the Middle East
The strategy states that the purpose of the American Government is to protect these from abuse
core rights and liberties (free speech and religious freedom)
What is the core focus of the NSS?
"America's core national security interests shall be our focus"
"We seek fair, reciprocal trade deals with nations that want to trade with us on a basis of mutual benefit and ______"
respect
Which region is identified as the main area of long-term strategic competition with China?
The Indo-Pacific
Which region is the core priority of "ending mass migration" primarily targeted for?
The Western Hemisphere
The NSS argues that the era of this large-scale global trend must end
Mass migration
_______ is the best deterrent.
Strength can enable us to achieve ______.
Strength is the best deterrent
Strength can enable us to achieve peace
Who is the U.S priority for trade?
Our workers, our own industries and our own national security
What is the main expectation placed on European allies in the NSS?
Increased defense spending and greater responsibility for their own security
Yes, because of its direct access to the second island chain and its strategic location.
Name 2 cross-border threats that are identified in the NSS?
Terrorism, drugs, espionage, and human trafficking
This principle states the United States should generally avoid intervening in foreign areas unless it clearly serves American interests
Predisposition to Non-Interventionism
The intelligence community will monitor this to prevent economic vulnerabilities?
Supply chains
technological advances
What is the main goal of U.S. involvement in the Middle East?
Preventing major conflicts and avoiding long-term military involvement
Why is the Indo-Pacific region important to U.S. national security?
Large contributor to world's GDP, crucial trade routes, and key supply chains
The NSS says wealthy allies must contribute more to defense instead of relying heavily on the U.S. this concept is known as what?
Burden Sharing
This principle states that the world works best when sovereign nations protect their own interests and no single country becomes dominant enough to threaten others
Balance of Power
What ideals are rejected when it comes to restoring energy dominance and getting cheap and abundant energy?
"climate change" and "Net Zero" ideologies
The NSS emphasizes focusing on the regions that matter most to U.S. interests instead of treating all regions equally. What overall strategic idea does this reflect?
Strategic prioritization
The U.S. is working to build a positive relationship with the Middle East. How might his help the region improve?
The region can become a source and destination of international investment rather than a recipient of foreign aid.