U.S. National Interests, 1945–2014
| Security . | Prosperity . | Values . |
|---|---|---|
| protect U.S. citizens and territory | maintain access to resources | promote democracy |
| prevent rise of great power rivals | maintain access to transit routes | promote capitalism |
| prevent spread of weapons of mass destruction | maintain access to markets | prevent genocide (1991) |
| Security . | Prosperity . | Values . |
|---|---|---|
| protect U.S. citizens and territory | maintain access to resources | promote democracy |
| prevent rise of great power rivals | maintain access to transit routes | promote capitalism |
| prevent spread of weapons of mass destruction | maintain access to markets | prevent genocide (1991) |