A NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY FOR A GLOBAL AGE

THE WHITE HOUSE
DECEMBER 2000

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Contents

Preface

I. Fundamentals of the Strategy

Goals of the Engagement Strategy
Elements of the Strategy
Guiding Principles of Engagement
The Efficacy of Engagement

II. Implementing the Strategy


Enhancing Security at Home and Abroad
Shaping the International Environment
Responding to Threats and Crises
Preparing for an Uncertain Future

Promoting Prosperity

Strengthening Financial Coordination
Promoting an Open Trading System
Enhancing American Competitiveness
Providing for Energy Security
Promoting Sustainable Development

Promoting Democracy and Human Rights

Emerging Democracies
Adherence to Universal Human Rights and Democratic Principles
Humanitarian Activities

III. Integrated Regional Approaches

Europe and Eurasia
East Asia and the Pacific
The Western Hemisphere
Middle East, North Africa, Southwest and South Asia
Sub-Saharan Africa

IV. Conclusions