Foreign relations of the United States

The United States has vast economic, political and military influence on a global scale, which makes its foreign policy a subject of great interest and discussion around the world.

Related Topics:
United States - Foreign policy

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Goals of U.S. foreign policy repeatedly mentioned and emphasized by U.S. officials are:

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• Protecting the safety and freedom of all American citizens, both within the United States and abroad.
• Defense policy and procurement decisions related to force posture.
• Promotion of peace, freedom (most notably of speech and enterprise), and democracy in all regions of the world.
• Furthering free trade, unencumbered by tariffs, interdictions and other economic barriers, and furthering capitalism in order to foster economic growth and thus improve living conditions everywhere.
• Bringing developmental and humanitarian aid to foreign peoples in need.

The current President of the United States is George W. Bush, and the Secretary of State is Condoleezza Rice.

Related Topics:
President of the United States - George W. Bush - Secretary of State - Condoleezza Rice

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