National security
Gen. George Washington was an average tactician but a brilliant strategist who carefully aligned his bold goals with realistic plans that matched his resources. Today, Americans are conditioned to think of the United States as a superpower able to impose its will, while simultaneously weary of costly and seemingly unending international commitments. The contradiction creates a teachable moment to build a larger consensus about our role in international affairs. Although there is an ongoing debate in foreign policy circles, this does not carry over to the general public. The closest thing to a dialogue is the various reactions to “America First.” The slogan is a case in point, however, because there seems to be no common understanding of what it means in practical terms on issues like trade, alliances and international commitments.
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