Protecting America at home is both an end and a means. Don't become confused and think it is only an end.
Does American grand strategy rely on a secure homeland?
Foreign policy experts have been debating which of America’s geostrategic interests in Asia, Europe, or the Middle East should take precedence. But recent polling tells us that the American people have a totally different top priority. They want our leaders to focus more on the security of our U.S.–Mexico border.
Absolutely. Securing our border a basic function of our government. But it is one that doesn't rely on our military except in emergencies. We have civilian agencies to guard the border.
We also need quiet and protection at home to project power. So don't pretend that we must abandon projecting power to secure the homeland first. That's dangerous:
America kept Europe in the West and expanded the West in two world wars and one Cold War. Let's not throw away what we achieved with shortsighted urges to to "come home." Threats will follow us home.
We've managed to secure our border and project power for a long time. All we need to do is choose to do so.
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