To achieve the world we seek, the United States must apply our strategic approach in pursuit of four
enduring national interests:
• Security: The security of the United States, its citizens, and U.S. allies and partners.
• Prosperity:A strong, innovative, and growing U.S. economy in an open international economic
system that promotes opportunity and prosperity.
• Values: Respect for universal values at home and around the world.
• International Order: An international order advanced by U.S. leadership that promotes peace,
security, and opportunity through stronger cooperation to meet global challenges.
Each of these interests is inextricably linked to the others: no single interest can be pursued in isolation,
but at the same time, positive action in one area will help advance all four. The initiatives described
below do not encompass all of America’s national security concerns. However, they represent areas of
particular priority and areas where progress is critical to securing our country and renewing American
leadership in the years to come.