How can the U.S. can maintain global leadership while addressing its national debt through smarter foreign policy and defense priorities? In this episode, Burke explores this topic and proposes:
- Streamlining the military-industrial complex to cut $200 billion annually from defense spending
- Expanding soft power initiatives like the Peace Corps
- Using military intervention judiciously
- Setting a positive example on global issues
Burke challenges leaders to treat citizens as "adults" capable of understanding complex foreign policy issues. He argues that responsible choices abroad are crucial for America's long-term security and prosperity while inspiring transformational change in U.S. global strategy.
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