Rather than shrink the amount of aid we provide, I think we should be more strategic about what projects (re: prioritize high-quality infrastructure and sustainable manufacturing) and who we give our money to (re: avoid corrupt plutocrats and warlords). I also really liked the BUILD Act that got passed last year that overhauled and expanded the amount of foreign investments the US government can make ($60B). Have you checked out Elizabeth Warren's plan to expand the State Dept? (https://bit.ly/2J05I2Q)
For Iran and North Korea, I think we've made a series of miscalculations that will allow NK to retain their nuclear weapons. Primarily, the Libyan intervention showed the EU/NATO/US cannot be trusted, even when a nation goes along with denuclearization. With Iran, Kerry/Obama/Zarif by-and-large solved the nuclear issue. Trump got played by Netanyahu/Saudi Arabia and the Evangelical base into pulling out of 2015's deal. In both instances, I think economic investment is our best bet and we should rejoin the agreement. I'm aware this only happens with a Trump loss in 2020 but I believe it's what Iran is holding out hope for. We've seen from China and Vietnam that we won't necessarily get all the political wins we want, but the prosperity ROI is worth it (if the goal is a prosperous world and not a American-dominated one).
NatSec publications are saying talks have begun against between US/Russia on denuclearization paths, but getting China on board is going to be next to impossible.
I would rethink foreign aid in an effort to reduce US spending even though it provides influence. Also it’s time to take a fresh look at the US military presence overseas. Finally, I would like to see the world look at strengthening nuclear pacts and solving Iran and North Korea.
Rather than shrink the amount of aid we provide, I think we should be more strategic about what projects (re: prioritize high-quality infrastructure and sustainable manufacturing) and who we give our money to (re: avoid corrupt plutocrats and warlords). I also really liked the BUILD Act that got passed last year that overhauled and expanded the amount of foreign investments the US government can make ($60B). Have you checked out Elizabeth Warren's plan to expand the State Dept? (https://bit.ly/2J05I2Q)
For Iran and North Korea, I think we've made a series of miscalculations that will allow NK to retain their nuclear weapons. Primarily, the Libyan intervention showed the EU/NATO/US cannot be trusted, even when a nation goes along with denuclearization. With Iran, Kerry/Obama/Zarif by-and-large solved the nuclear issue. Trump got played by Netanyahu/Saudi Arabia and the Evangelical base into pulling out of 2015's deal. In both instances, I think economic investment is our best bet and we should rejoin the agreement. I'm aware this only happens with a Trump loss in 2020 but I believe it's what Iran is holding out hope for. We've seen from China and Vietnam that we won't necessarily get all the political wins we want, but the prosperity ROI is worth it (if the goal is a prosperous world and not a American-dominated one).
NatSec publications are saying talks have begun against between US/Russia on denuclearization paths, but getting China on board is going to be next to impossible.
I would rethink foreign aid in an effort to reduce US spending even though it provides influence. Also it’s time to take a fresh look at the US military presence overseas. Finally, I would like to see the world look at strengthening nuclear pacts and solving Iran and North Korea.