America Quote by Daniel Fried
“America's security and prosperity didn't work unless other nations were also secure, and prosperous. There had to be something in it for them, so we weren't looking simply to grab territory, or widen our sphere of influence, or anything like that. We wanted to make the world a better place, and get very rich in the process.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Economic Strategy Forum, 2015, Global Affairs
Global stability and prosperity are interdependent; nations must support each other's security and wealth for mutual benefit.
In simple terms: World peace and wealth need all countries to be safe and rich.
Key Takeaway
Promote cooperative international development.
Themes
global security
economic interdependence
foreign policy
mutual benefit
development aid
Mood
optimistic
strategic
analytical
Type
policy
economic
When to use this quote
- foreign aid
- trade agreements
- multilateral institutions
- development projects
- peacekeeping missions
Key Concepts
collective security
trade
investment
geopolitics
Questions to Reflect On
- What incentives encourage richer nations to aid poorer ones?
- How can we ensure aid benefits both giver and receiver?
A Different Perspective
Cooperation can be hindered by nationalist agendas and unequal power dynamics.
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