GOV 312L Lecture 2: Module 2 Reading Notes
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The national security strategy of the united states of america. Us had a single sustainable model for national success: freedom, democracy, and free enterprise. Wants to create a balanced power favoring human freedom. Defend it by fighting terrorists to preserve peace, by having good relationships with other great powers. Must make law enforcement, military power, intelligence, and homeland defenses better than ever, to help other nations combat terror in their homeland. Weak states can be a great danger to national interests. Weak states can be vulnerable to terrorists networks. Speak out on violations of human dignity with their voices and with voting. U. s. won"t strike deals/follow a set of demands with terrorists. Priority will be to destroy terrorist organizations. Will give the states, with terrorists in them, the tools they need to help wipe them out. Won"t hesitate to act alone to destroy a threat. No peace on either side without freedom for both sides.
