Title page

Contents

Introduction 6

PILLAR I. Protect the American People, the Homeland, and the American Way of Life 10

Secure U.S. Borders and Territory 11

Defend Against Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) 11

Combat Biothreats and Pandemics 12

Strengthen Border Control and Immigration Policy 12

Pursue Threats to Their Source 13

Defeat Jihadist Terrorists 13

Dismantle Transnational Criminal Organizations 14

Keep America Safe in the Cyber Era 15

Promote American Resilience 17

PILLAR II. Promote American Prosperity 18

Rejuvenate the Domestic Economy 19

Promote Free, Fair, and Reciprocal Economic Relationships 20

Lead in Research, Technology, Invention, and Innovation 21

Promote and Protect the U.S. National Security Innovation Base 22

Embrace Energy Dominance 23

PILLAR III. Preserve Peace through Strength 25

Renew America's Competitive Advantages 26

Renew Capabilities 28

Military 28

Defense Industrial Base 29

Nuclear Forces 30

Space 31

Cyberspace 31

Intelligence 32

Diplomacy and Statecraft 33

Competitive Diplomacy 33

Tools of Economic Diplomacy 34

Information Statecraft 34

PILLAR IV. Advance American Influence 36

Encourage Aspiring Partners 37

Achieve Better Outcomes in Multilateral Forums 39

Champion American Values 40

The Strategy in a Regional Context 42

Indo-Pacific 42

Europe 44

Middle East 45

South and Central Asia 47

Western Hemisphere 48

Africa 49

Conclusioin 51