A core responsibility of the U.S. Government is to protect the
American people - in the words of the framers of our Constitution,
to "provide for the common defense." For more than 230 years, the
U.S. Armed Forces have served as a bulwark of liberty, opportunity,
and prosperity at home. Beyond our shores, America shoulders
additional responsibilities on behalf of the world. For those
struggling for a better life, there is and must be no stronger
advocate than the United States. We remain a beacon of light for
those in dark places, and for this reason we should remember that
our actions and words signal the depth of our strength and resolve.
For our friends and allies, as well as for our enemies and
potential adversaries, our commitment to democratic values must be
matched by our deeds. The spread of liberty both manifests our
ideals and protects our interests. The United States, our allies,
and our partners face a spectrum of challenges, including violent
transnational extremist networks, hostile states armed with weapons
of mass destruction, rising regional powers, emerging space and
cyber threats, natural and pandemic disasters, and a growing
competition for resources. The Department of Defense must respond
to these challenges while anticipating and preparing for those of
tomorrow. We must balance strategic risk across our responses,
making the best use of the tools at hand within the U.S. Government
and among our international partners. To succeed, we must harness
and integrate all aspects of national power and work closely with a
wide range of allies, friends and partners. We cannot prevail if we
act alone. The President's 2006 National Security Strategy (NSS)
describes an approach founded on two pillars: promoting freedom,
justice, and human dignity by working to end tyranny, promote
effective democracies, and extend prosperity; and confronting the
challenges of our time by leading a growing community of
democracies. It seeks to foster a world of well-governed states
that can meet the needs of their citizens and conduct themselves
responsibly in the international system. This approach represents
the best way to provide enduring security for the American people.
The National Defense Strategy (NDS) serves as the Department's
capstone document in this long-term effort. The NDS describes our
overarching goals and strategy. For the foreseeable future, this
environment will be defined by a global struggle against a violent
extremist ideology that seeks to overturn the international state
system.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
(4)
