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Joseph Trevithick over at The Drive- War Zone<\/a> wrote the article \u201cWe Broke Down Trump’s Security Strategy Into Bullets So You Don’t Have To Read All 60 Pages,\u201d a good read but still a bit lengthy. He describes how then candidate Trump spent a significant amount of podium time describing the various threats facing the United States here and overseas, and now, after his first year in office, how he intends to implement a new national strategy putting \u201cAmerica First.\u201d<\/p>\n This new strategy was broken down into an introduction, and four national security pillars: <\/p>\n Protecting the American way of life. \u2022The full introduction appeals to the ideals of America\u2019s founding principles and traditions, including freedoms enshrined in the Constitution and a respect for the rule of law, noting that \u201cwe are proud of our roots and honor the wisdom of the past.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2022\u201cWe will strengthen control of our borders and reform our immigration system. We will protect our critical infrastructure and go after malicious cyber actors. A layered missile defense system will defend our homeland against missile attacks. And we will pursue threats to their source, so that jihadist terrorists are stopped before they ever reach our borders.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2022\u201cWe will rejuvenate the American economy for the benefit of American workers and companies. We will insist upon fair and reciprocal economic relationships to address trade imbalances. The United States must preserve our lead in research and technology and protect our economy from competitors who unfairly acquire our intellectual property. And we will embrace America\u2019s energy dominance because unleashing abundant energy resources stimulates our economy.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2022\u201cWe will preserve peace through strength by rebuilding our military so that it remains preeminent, deters our adversaries, and if necessary, is able to fight and win. We will compete with all tools of national power to ensure that regions of the world are not dominated by one power. We will strengthen America\u2019s capabilities \u2013 including in space and cyberspace \u2013 and revitalize others that have been neglected. Allies and partners magnify our power. We expect them to shoulder a fair share of the burden of responsibility to protect against common threats.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2022\u201cWe will advance American influence because a world that supports American interests and reflects our values makes America more secure and prosperous. We will compete and lead in multilateral organizations so that American interests and principles are protected. America\u2019s commitment to liberty, democracy, and the rule of law serves as an inspiration for those living under tyranny. We can play a catalytic role in promoting private-sector-led economic growth, helping aspiring partners become future trading and security partners. And we will remain a generous nation, even as we expect others to share responsibility.\u201d <\/p>\n This is an outline of Trevithick\u2019s article, amended for the sake of brevity here. I highly recommend reading the whole piece at The Drive, or one can view the speech here:<\/p>\n America First<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\nPromoting American prosperity.
\nPreserving peace through strength.
\nAdvancing American influence.<\/p>\n