Foreign policy
Defense & alliances
How should the US approach alliances like NATO and foreign aid?
In plain English
Foreign policy decisions shape military spending, alliances and aid to other countries.
Arguments supporters make
- Alliances deter aggression and protect US interests.
- Reducing commitments focuses resources at home.
Arguments opponents make
- Retrenchment may embolden adversaries.
- Open-ended commitments are costly.
Areas of broad agreement
- Allies meeting defense spending targets is broadly supported.
Key tradeoffs
- Global deterrence vs. domestic priorities
Sources
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