Managing foreign policy is a complex endeavor, involving a wide array of interconnected tools. It combines economic interests, security concerns, cultural values, and political ideology in order to promote a country’s best interests in a global context. It often involves balancing hard and soft power, with states deploying both military alliances and diplomatic outreach to achieve their goals and protect their interests in the world.
As the world becomes more interconnected, people care more about foreign policy than ever before. In recent years, there seems to be a growing expectation that governments will take public opinion into account when it comes to decisions on the use of their foreign policy tools – such as military engagement, sanctions, or foreign investment.
The Reform Party believes that the United States has a long-term interest in supporting nations that respect the dignity and rights of their citizens, and in building beneficial relationships with all countries. This benefits our nation’s security and economy, and requires the active participation of all Americans.
The international environment is constantly changing and evolving as new states, empires, cultures, religions, and technologies emerge and interact. Governments are constantly evaluating their options and seeking to balance the competing demands of different interests and challenges. One important aspect of this evaluation process is determining whether to work with other states and international organizations (multilateralism) or go it alone (unilateralism).