America must always be the world's paramount military power, but we can magnify our power through alliances.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Kerry argues that US military dominance should be maintained but enhanced through cooperative international partnerships.
- In plain terms
- Stay strong militarily but work with other countries to be even more effective.
- What can you take from it?
- Alliances amplify national power without requiring unilateral action.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is unilateral action better than alliance building?
- How do you balance power with partnership?
Another view
Alliances can dilute national sovereignty or complicate decision making.
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