National Security Strategy - Foreign Policy - The New York Times

National Security Strategy - Foreign Policy - The New York Times

I reject the false premise that we must choose between the two. We can never lose sight of our goal in the Middle East: a comprehensive regional plan for peace and prosperity. However, even as we achieve this, we must recognize the rising influence of Russia and China on the world stage. We must address the broader issue of Russian aggression, including its continuing interference in our own democracy. Further, we must rebalance power on the global stage with China to ensure that we restore our global leadership in promoting democracy, human rights and the rule of law.

I reject the false premise that we must choose between the two.

We can never lose sight of our goal in the Middle East: a comprehensive regional plan for peace and prosperity. Such a strategy involves defending Israel, countering violent extremism, and promoting economic development. We will work with partners in Iraq and beyond to mend the Sunni-Shia rift. We must also counter the threat of a nuclear Iran and, through diplomacy, ease rivalries around the Gulf. We will rebuild strategic alliances to win back the ground we have lost against regional adversaries, including ISIS, after President Trump’s damaging decision to withdraw from Syria. My administration will also work with Congress to pursue a regional development package to strengthen cross-border ties through new, incentive-driven investment in technology, energy and infrastructure.

However, even as we achieve this, we must recognize the rising influence of Russia and China on the world stage. We must address the broader issue of Russian aggression, including its continuing interference in our own democracy. There are economic, social, educational and military actions we can and should take alongside our allies to contain Russian efforts to destabilize democracies. Enhancing our cyber defense capabilities is a critical piece of that strategy.

Further, we must rebalance power on the global stage with China to ensure that we restore our global leadership in promoting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. The United States should respect China as a global power. But at the same time, we should work with our allies, old and new, in the region and beyond, to form a collective counterweight to China’s global influence. It is in the long-term interests of the United States to cultivate more robust economic, social and strategic relationships with other nations in Asia, Latin America and Africa, as well as to refresh old alliances with Europe, Canada and Mexico.

2020-02-07 03:57:50Z
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/politics/2020-democrats-national-security-strategy-foreign-policy.html

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