26 May 2026

Everything Everywhere All at Once: The Future of U.S. Strategy

Council on Foreign Relations  |  Richard Haass
U.S. foreign policy confronts a complex global environment, requiring simultaneous engagement with great power competition and transnational challenges. The U.S. must address the rise of China and Russia while also tackling climate change, pandemics, nuclear proliferation, and cyber threats, as these issues are interconnected and cannot be prioritized in isolation. A new strategy is essential, emphasizing the strengthening of alliances like NATO, the Quad, and AUKUS, alongside significant domestic investment to bolster resilience. Furthermore, the U.S. needs to reform international institutions, develop advanced technologies, and maintain robust military capabilities. This approach demands strategic patience and diplomatic agility, leveraging partners to avoid overstretch while recognizing that neglecting global issues can undermine great power competition efforts. The core challenge lies in effectively allocating resources and sustaining public support for such a comprehensive, simultaneous engagement.

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