Arsenal of Freedom
As America grapples with an administration that seeks to eviscerate America’s security institutions and destroy its standing in the world, it is imperative for the Democratic Party to adopt a national security strategy that positions America as the foremost defender of freedom in the world. To reassume this mantle, the Democratic Party must firmly reject isolationist impulses within the party and wholeheartedly endorse a foreign policy that protects freedom both abroad and at home.
To address these challenges, the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) has launched the Arsenal of Freedom, led by Peter Juul, that advocates for a strong national defense. The project asks what the best policies are to advance the Five Pillars necessary to a new Democratic Foreign Policy.
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A strong and forthright defense of freedom at home and abroad.
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Provide for a strong defense capable of meeting present and future challenges.
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Alliances amplify American power and help secure American interests.
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Free and open trade with friends and allies around the world.
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A willingness to take risks and use American power to defend freedom overseas.
It is time for America to once again heed the words of one of our greatest statesmen, Franklin D. Roosevelt, “We are fighting to save a great and precious form of government for ourselves and for the world.”