NSS 2022

The principle that a strong domestic economy and industrial base are crucial for effective foreign policy and global leadership.

A strategic approach that recognizes the importance of supporting industries vital to national security and economic prosperity, especially in emerging technologies.

The importance of strong alliances and partnerships with other countries to deter aggression, promote peace, and advance shared interests.

The interconnectedness of global regions, emphasizing the impact of events in one region on others, and the importance of cooperation across borders.

The strategy of proactively shaping the international order to align with the United States' interests and values, particularly in a competitive world.

The recognition that China's rise presents significant geopolitical challenges to the United States.

The use of economic, diplomatic, and military tools to achieve national goals and influence global affairs.

The practice of using economic means to achieve political goals, such as investment, trade, and sanctions.

The idea that by working together, we can create a fairer and more free world for everyone, even though we haven't achieved it fully.

Being active participants in shaping the world, not just observing it.

The United States needs to be strong and influential to support a world that's open, free, prosperous, and safe.

Working with other countries to build a better world.

The United States wants to maintain its competitive edge over China.

China's goal is to reshape the global order and become the most powerful country.

China uses its technology and influence to spread its way of governing.

China uses its economic power to pressure other countries.

China (PRC) prioritizes controlling its own domestic market while benefiting from the open global economy, aiming to increase global dependence on itself while reducing its own reliance on the world.

China is rapidly modernizing its military, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. This modernization includes increasing military capability, expanding global reach, and attempting to weaken US alliances.

China's influence on the global stage extends beyond military power. It plays a significant role in the global economy and has a significant impact on global challenges like climate change and public health.

The United States aims to co-exist peacefully with China while working together on shared challenges. The US strategy involves bolstering its internal strengths, collaborating with allies, and competing with China on a global scale.

The United States' strategy to counter China's influence involves focusing on internal strengths, collaborating with allies, and competing responsibly in various domains, including technology, economics, and diplomacy.

The contest between the United States and China for global dominance is most prominent in the Indo-Pacific region but is extending to global governance, economics, and technology.

The next decade is crucial for determining the future of the US-China competition. The choices made today will shape the outcome of this rivalry for years to come.

Many US allies, particularly in the Indo-Pacific, face China's coercion and seek to protect their autonomy, security, and prosperity.

A global competition between democracies and autocracies. This competition involves the advancement of different values, ideologies, and ways of life. It's about the struggle for influence and dominance in the world.

The US's enduring commitment to democratic values, human rights, and the rule of law. It's a cornerstone of their foreign policy, based on the principles in their founding documents.

The United States' role as a leading advocate for global peace, prosperity, and security. They aim to use their power and influence to promote these goals.

The contrasting values and ideologies between democratic and autocratic systems. This involves differences in political structures, economic systems, and how power is exercised.

Collaborative efforts between democracies and autocracies to address global challenges such as climate change or pandemics. This recognizes the need for cooperation even in the face of competition.

The United States' strategy for engaging in the global competition. It involves leveraging domestic strengths, building strong alliances, and promoting a rules-based international order.

The U.S. recognizes the importance of investing in its domestic power to maintain a competitive edge globally. This involves strengthening its economy, education, and technological capabilities.

A strategy to enhance the US's industrial base and foster innovation. It involves prioritizing investments in research and development, supporting advanced technologies, and creating a skilled workforce.

Investing in human capital through education, healthcare, and workforce training. The goal is to create a highly skilled and productive workforce.

Strengthening democratic institutions by promoting civic engagement and participation. The goal is to protect and enhance US democracy.

The US emphasizes diplomacy as a key tool to build international coalitions and address global challenges. This involves fostering alliances, promoting dialogue, and engaging in negotiations.

Partnerships and collaborations based on shared values and a commitment to a more inclusive and prosperous world. The goal is to address global challenges through cooperation.

Building a world where all people have equal opportunities to thrive. This includes promoting human rights, cultural understanding, and economic development for everyone.

Working towards a world where all people benefit from economic growth and have access to resources. This involves promoting fair trade, sustainable development, and economic opportunities for all.

Modernizing and strengthening the US military to ensure its ability to deter aggression and protect its interests. This involves investing in new technologies, training, and capabilities.

International collaboration to address energy security challenges by promoting concrete actions and building international partnerships, like the IEA, the US-EU Task Force on European Energy Security, and the Clean Energy Ministerial.

Providing over $11 billion annually in climate funding to help low-income and lower-middle-income countries combat climate change, including mitigation and adaptation efforts.

Integrating climate change considerations into the investment strategies of US development finance institutions, like PGII, and working with international organizations like the World Bank to do the same.

Preparing for potential future pandemics by addressing early warning systems, disease surveillance, data sharing, and accelerating medical countermeasure development and manufacturing.

Addressing global health security by supporting COVAX, the World Health Organization, and collaborating on sustainable vaccine manufacturing in regions like Africa and South Asia.

The significant potential for future pandemics to be more contagious and lethal than COVID-19, highlighting the urgent need for preparedness.

Recognizing that inequities in access to healthcare and treatment intensify the impact of pandemics, the US aims to overcome such disparities.

The importance of engaging with all countries, even those with whom the US disagrees, on global public health issues, as pandemics pose a global threat.