1. National Security of the United States of America
A Brief Overview

2. The role of government As per the Preamble to the Constitution
“…provide for the common defense…”
“… insure domestic tranquility…”
Article I, Section 8
Paragraphs – Raising and supporting an army and navy
Paragraph 18 – Elastic Clause:
To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the forgoing powers, and all other powers vested by this Constitution in the government of the United States, or in any department or officer thereof.

3. Stuff to Ponder
Why do you think Paragraph 18 of Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution Called the “Elastic Clause”?
What are the benefits of the paragraph?
What are its drawbacks?

4. Foreign Policy
A set of goals and strategies that guide a nation’s relations with other countries and groups around the world
Goals remain basically constant over long periods of time
Strategies change with presidents and congressional make up
The principal goal of foreign policy is to protect and preserve the national security of the United States

5. National Security
The protection of a nation, both its land and its people, from foreign threats
Hostile governments
Organized terrorist groups
Individuals
Several agencies charged with promoting national security
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Central Intelligence Agency
National Security Administration
Department of Defense
Department of Homeland Security

6. Other goals of U.S. Foreign Policy
The foreign policy of the United States has many goals other than national security
You are responsible for being able to list and describe the foreign policy goals of the United States:

7. Economic Interests Maintaining trade with other nations
Markets for American goods
Purchase needed goods from other nations
Preserving access to natural resources from around the world
Oil from the Middle East
Lumber and minerals from other regions of the world
Protecting its own domestic industries
Taxes
Import restrictions

8. World Peace American leaders work for peace around the world
Helps keep the nation out of foreign entanglements
Aides national security
The United States helps to settle dispute of other nations
Formed the United Nations – Organization that settles disagreements among nations through discussion and agreement
Monetary aide to struggling governments – helps to deter civil wars, which create instability

9. Promoting Democracy
The United States believes that democracy is the best form of government to meet its foreign obligations
Easier to establish equitable relationships with other democratic government
Best system to handles threats to land and people, protect human rights, and combat international crime

10. Human Rights
The philosophy of the United States is that all people should be treated equally and responsibly
The fair and equal treatment of all persons promotes a more peaceful and stable environment around the world
The United States brings to the attention of the world community any human rights violations in other nations
Rwandan Genocide
Nazi atrocities across the world
North Korea

11. Changes in attitude
Until the early 20th century, the foreign policy attitude of the United States was one of isolationism
Isolationism – avoiding involvement in world affairs
Focus on the building of the American country
In the earliest parts of the 20th Century, the policy changed to one of internationalism
Limited involvement in world affairs to promote domestic goals
This has been our consistent philosophy for over 100 years

12. Stuff to Ponder Isolationism or internationalism? Why?
What right does the United States have to intervene in the affairs of other nations?

13. Major players in charge of National Security
President Donald J. Trump
Elected in 2016
Former Real Estate Developer and Business Man from New York
Vice President Mike Pence
Elected in 2016
Former Republican Governor of the State of Indiana

14. Major players in charge of National Security
Speaker of the House of Representatives Paul Ryan
Elected in 2016
Republican congressman from Wisconsin
The voice of the Congress
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson
Appointed in 2017
Former CEO of Exxon-Mobil

15. Major players in charge of National Security
Secretary of Defense General James Mattis
Retired 4-Star General, United States Army
Secretary of Homeland Security Elaine Duke (acting)
Appointed in 2017
Governmental lawyer and civil servant

16. Major players in charge of National Security
FBI Director Christopher Wray
Appointed in 2017
Former Deputy Attorney General of the United States
CIA Director Mike Pompeo
Appointed in 2017
Former United States Congressman from Kansas

17. Major players in charge of National Security
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine General Joseph Dunford
Appointed in 2015
Highest ranking officer in the United States Military
Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley
Appointed in 2017
Former Republican Governor of North Carolina