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Fixing Foreign Policy: The Pivot Party’s Vision

Our nation’s strength relies on building and maintaining strong global relationships. Unfortunately, decades of policy decisions have prioritized short-term gains, corporate interests, and military intervention over diplomacy and mutual respect. This approach has led to strained alliances, unnecessary conflicts, and missed opportunities for global cooperation.

The Pivot Party is committed to a foreign policy based on diplomacy, fairness, and shared interests. By prioritizing peaceful solutions, fostering international trade, and respecting the sovereignty of other nations, we can rebuild trust and create a more harmonious global future.

The Pivot Party’s Plan for Foreign Policy

Our foreign policy vision focuses on enhancing diplomacy, fostering economic opportunities, and promoting peace:

1. Strengthen Global Diplomacy:

   • Rebuild alliances with key global partners through mutual respect and shared objectives.

   • Increase funding for diplomatic initiatives to prevent conflicts before they escalate.

   • Promote international cooperation on global challenges like climate change, cybersecurity, and public health.

2. Focus on Peaceful Solutions:

   • Prioritize open dialogue and negotiation over military intervention.

   • Reduce defense spending on unnecessary overseas conflicts and reinvest those resources into domestic priorities.

   • Advocate for nuclear disarmament and global arms reduction treaties.

   • Roll back U.S. military presence and bases in regions where they are unwanted and unnecessary, focusing instead on supporting peacebuilding efforts led by local governments.

3. Expand Economic Opportunities:

   • Create an international trade platform to simplify global business for Americans, handling compliance and legalities to open new markets.

   • Promote fair trade agreements that protect workers’ rights and the environment while expanding economic opportunities.

   • Support small businesses and entrepreneurs in accessing international markets.

4. Respect Sovereignty and Human Rights:

   • Support nations’ right to self-determination while promoting human rights and democracy.

   • Work with international organizations to address humanitarian crises and support vulnerable populations.

   • Avoid imposing policies that prioritize American corporate interests over local well-being in other nations.

A Future of Global Peace and Prosperity

The Pivot Party envisions a world where America is seen as a reliable partner, not an enforcer. By strengthening diplomacy, promoting fair trade, and prioritizing peace, we can ensure global stability and shared prosperity for generations to come.

How We Got Here: Key Decisions That Shaped Foreign Policy

To fix our foreign policy, we need to understand the pivotal decisions that led to today’s challenges:

1. Monroe Doctrine (1823):

   • Asserted U.S. influence over the Western Hemisphere, setting the stage for interventionist policies.

2. Bretton Woods Agreement (1944):

   • Established the global economic order post-World War II but concentrated power within a few major economies, sidelining developing nations.

3. Marshall Plan (1948):

   • While rebuilding Europe, it also deepened U.S. involvement in global geopolitics and created long-term dependencies.

4. Vietnam War (1955–1975):

   • Marked a major turning point in American foreign policy, prioritizing military intervention over diplomacy with costly consequences.

5. North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) (1994):

   • Expanded trade but often at the expense of American workers and small businesses, while benefiting large corporations.

6. Authorization for Use of Military Force (2001):

   • Passed after 9/11, it granted broad powers to the executive branch, leading to prolonged conflicts in the Middle East and strained international relations.

7. China Trade Relations and WTO Entry (2001):

   • Granted China permanent normal trade relations, accelerating global economic competition and creating trade imbalances.

8. Paris Agreement Withdrawal (2017):

   • Undermined global efforts to combat climate change and weakened trust in U.S. commitment to international cooperation.

By addressing these pivotal moments, we can chart a new path forward that prioritizes diplomacy, fairness, and shared prosperity.

It’s time to pivot. Let’s build a foreign policy that fosters peace, strengthens alliances, and opens doors for all Americans.