http://www.heritage.org/static/rss/alliances.xmlAlliances - The Heritage Foundationen-US© Copyright 2012info@heritage.orgRSS Generator {38B80FF3-A08B-4CC0-BE94-E927E7E38E55}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/multimedia/video/2011/05/gardiner-fnc-5-25-11Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.Nile Gardiner discusses Obama's visit to the UK.Wed, 25 May 2011 01:00:00 -0400{E0058C20-A1E9-416D-831C-8BF87D1BFED3}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2010/12/nato-summit-2010-time-to-turn-words-into-actionSally McNamaraNATO has adopted its first Strategic Concept of the 21st century. Much has changed since the last concept was adopted in 1999, including the first and only invocation of the alliance’s Article 5 clause the day after 9/11. Topics for consideration in the Strategic Concept included the balancing of territorial defense against expeditionary operations, extending NATO’s core competencies to include missile defense and cyber defense, unequal burden-sharing among the allies, the European Union’s creation of a separate defense force, and the NATO–Russia relationship. NATO’s new organizing document did a decent job of addressing these issues, but so far, declared goals and agreements exist only on paper. Heritage Foundation expert in European affairs and defense issues Sally McNamara lays out guidelines for NATO so that its new Strategic Concept does not end up a paper tiger.Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:08:00 -0500{22D7937E-1648-4F52-89D1-B751F5617DB5}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2010/12/the-myth-of-isolationism-part-1-american-leadership-and-the-cause-of-libertyMarion SmithAmerican statecraft has been grounded, both morally and philosophically, in the principles of human liberty and America’s sense of justice. Thus, the true consistency of American foreign policy is to be found not in its policies, which prudently change and adapt, but in its guiding principles, which are unchanging and permanent. America is a defender of liberty at home. Abroad, it maintains its independence and pursues its interests while standing for the idea of political freedom across the globe. Because America stands for the principles of liberty, independence, and self-government, its interests are defined and shaped by those principles. The ideal role for the United States as articulated by the Founders gives American diplomacy a perpetual purpose. In the 21st century, the necessity of American independence and leadership is not diminished. From Bunker Hill to the Berlin Wall, the American love of liberty has inspired a commitment to see the cause of liberty triumph abroad, and U.S. foreign policy has reflected this reality.Mon, 06 Dec 2010 10:45:00 -0500{95933D36-B8D3-4AE8-AF79-FB0167073A3D}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/lecture/2010/11/the-obama-doctrine-hindering-american-foreign-policyKim R. Holmes, Ph.D., Henry R. Nau, Ph.D., Helle DaleThe President has not yet defined the Obama Doctrine but its features are emerging through his statements and actions. These include a growing reliance on international organizations, a greater sense of humility about American values and foreign policy achievements, a reliance on foreign aid rather than military power, among other things. It is a value-neutral approach that rejects the concept of American exceptionalism. Essentially, the President hopes that if every nation can be brought to the table, they will eventually agree. In this analysis, the world is like a puzzle of equally valuable pieces that can be made to fit together. Unfortunately, other nations like Russia and China look at the world as if it were a game of chess and are moving swiftly to outmaneuver the United States. In the short term, American foreign policy is difficult to change dramatically because there are so many nonpolitical actors involved throughout the “permanent government.” The Iraq and Afghanistan deployments have been harder to wind down than President Obama foresaw, and Guantanamo Bay remains open for business. Yet with two presidential terms, much damage could be done with serious consequences for America’s ability to be a global leader.Mon, 29 Nov 2010 09:19:00 -0500{B28B0B1D-C74D-4B48-99ED-3654059EDA3F}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2010/10/the-us-takes-new-europe-for-granted-at-its-own-perilHelle Dale, Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.The nations of “New Europe” have been staunch allies of the United States in the aftermath of 9/11, and have sacrificed resources and soldiers’ lives in Iraq and Afghanistan. Again and again, the countries of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) have shown their steadfastness and commitment to the United States. Yet America has not always returned the favor. Crucial ally Poland, as well as several other CEE countries, are still awaiting acceptance to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program. The “Third Site” missile defense installations, eagerly anticipated by Poland and the Czech Republic, were traded away by the Obama Administration to win Russian support on resisting Iran’s nuclear advances. CEE citizens have taken note, and public support for the U.S. and its policies has begun to waver. Russia stands poised—with an arsenal of propaganda, economic, and military might—to re-establish influence over the CEE region. The U.S. must not take support from New Europe for granted. The region has not yet been lost to Russian influence—but the U.S. must act now to preserve the crucial relationship with Central and Eastern Europe. Two of The Heritage Foundation’s most senior foreign policy analysts explain what the American government can, and should, do.Thu, 21 Oct 2010 12:47:00 -0400{6CC71E97-4DEA-4AF1-A383-A9B1059E65D8}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2010/08/defining-the-obama-doctrine-its-pitfalls-and-how-to-avoid-themKim R. Holmes, Ph.D., James Jay Carafano, Ph.D.President Barack Obama has said that America would reach out to other countries as “an equal partner” rather than as the “exceptional” nation that many before him had embraced; that “any world order that elevates one nation or group of people over another will inevitably fail”; and that “[o]ur problems must be dealt with through partnership” and “progress must be shared.” He has laid out in his public statements the tenets of a doctrine that, if enacted, would enable his Administration to remake America as one nation among many, with no singular claim either to responsibility or exceptionalism: (1) America will ratify more treaties and turn to international organizations more often to deal with global crises and security concerns like nuclear weapons, often before turning to our traditional friends and allies; (2) America will emphasize diplomacy and “soft power” instruments such as summits and foreign aid to promote its aims and downplay military might; (3) America will adopt a more humble attitude in state-to-state relations; and (4) America will play a more restrained role on the international stage. These tenets, however well-intentioned, will make America and the world far more insecure. Examining President Obama’s doctrinal statements and actions more closely demonstrates why reasserting American leadership on behalf of liberty would be the wiser course.Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:11:00 -0400{0C6D25A7-413E-4911-8F7E-8BE8664D00E8}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/commentary/2010/08/reset-the-russian-reset-policyAriel Cohen, Ph.D.Russian President Dmitry Medvedev recently proclaimed Eurasia a Russian "sphere of exclusive interests." Moscow has backed up those words with every available foreign-policy tool: diplomacy (including recognition of breakaway republics), arms sales, defense pacts, base construction—even regime change.Tue, 10 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0400{4DD2D35F-3FC5-4CDE-822F-4002AE45783D}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/commentary/2010/07/britains-david-cameron-must-tell-obama-the-truthTed R. Bromund, Ph.D.Obama’s early discourtesies – the ejection of Winston Churchill from the Oval Office, the gift of incompatible DVDs to Gordon Brown, who is partially blind – were minor in themselves. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0400{4E40A21E-11DA-4C18-A33A-64D34F7CDA34}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/commentary/2010/07/more-political-stalemate-for-japanBruce KlingnerA year ago, the Democratic Party of Japan's (DPJ) landslide victory in the Lower House election ushered in euphoric predictions of bold new policies and even a transformation of the Japanese political systemThu, 15 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0400{5E08596D-B8E4-49B7-BAE0-7503F01335A4}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/commentary/2010/07/fumbling-hands-reach-across-the-seaJames Jay Carafano, Ph.D.On June 1, 1785, once bitter enemies met face to face.Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0400{02CF6CB6-17B2-4133-BBD6-F0D160FF6C0F}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/commentary/2010/07/threats-demand-us-israeli-partnershipJames PhillipsWed, 07 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0400{98665602-FD41-4FA6-AC01-E092520163A9}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/commentary/2010/06/take-your-eye-off-the-ballTed R. Bromund, Ph.D.In one respect, the World Cup match between England and the United States is a study in symbolism. For Americans, it symbolizes, first, the fact of our exceptionalism. Unlike the rest of the world, we just don’t care very much about soccer.Sat, 12 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0400{C14258E0-9803-494A-9B42-2CF82FEEC889}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/commentary/2010/06/on-the-road-to-recarterizing-americaKim R. Holmes, Ph.D.The isolationism of the 1920s and 30s yielded World War II. And Jimmy Carter's 1970s experiment of putting a happy face on American power (much like we see happening today) wound up with crises in Iran and Afghanistan.Wed, 09 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0400{9242C2F1-27F4-49C1-95F5-55BED7B841E2}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/multimedia/video/2010/05/carafano-fox-5-24-10James Jay Carafano, Ph.D.James Carafano comments on Obama's foreign policy strategy.Mon, 24 May 2010 01:00:00 -0400{7FC82B2E-6E72-4066-8F07-4079CCC64F46}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/commentary/2010/05/what-we-shouldnt-be-doing-to-help-mexicoTed R. Bromund, Ph.D., Ray Walser, Ph.D.Mexican President Felipe Calderón is in Washington for a two day state visit from May 19-20. He and President Obama have a lot to talk about, ranging from reaffirming a shared commitment to the North American Free Trade Agreement to the vital need for both countries to emphasize competitiveness, technological innovation, and creative entrepreneurship. In Mexico, these policies will increase growth and employment and reduce the economic pressures that drive illegal immigration across the U.S. border.Thu, 20 May 2010 01:00:00 -0400{087A46E1-999B-4E32-B168-C0F0D90A1878}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/commentary/2010/05/the-special-relationship-strikes-backNile Gardiner, Ph.D.Just two months ago, the Special Relationship was written off by its critics as an anachronism, supposedly dying a slow but painful death, hand in hand with British decline. The Labour-dominated House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee effectively declared it to be dead, and recommended the phrase be dropped altogether by the British government. At the same time, the relationship between the White House and Downing Street was strained, with Gordon Brown and Barack Obama barely on speaking terms following the humiliating snub of the PM at the UN General Assembly meeting in New York last year. To cap it all, Hillary Clinton had just sided with Argentina in its call for negotiations over the sovereignty of the Falklands, a huge slap in the face for Britain. Although the alliance remained strong in terms of defence and intelligence cooperation, it had reached its lowest point politically in decades as Brown stepped down.Mon, 17 May 2010 01:00:00 -0400{DDF89E2C-7C5F-4466-9C6B-4DBA3FDFBAB0}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/commentary/2010/04/how-to-alienate-allies-and-flatter-foesEdwin Feulner, Ph.D.Mon, 05 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0400{E3410300-EB04-419B-BE41-D7EF3D8307FE}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/commentary/2010/03/more-harm-than-goodBrett SchaeferMon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500{743D0D39-A517-4E63-BCC4-8F848ED67706}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/multimedia/video/2010/02/mcnamara-on-rttv-2-26-10Sally McNamaraSally McNamara discussing the security goals of the EU and US and the potential restructuring of NATO.Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500{3ADBA6D1-635C-4ED0-9E3C-7A058D571EED}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2010/02/the-us-should-set-rigorous-standards-for-un-aid-to-north-koreaBrett SchaeferThe U.S. and other countries are justified in demanding assurances that their charity toward the North Korean people is not being misused.Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500