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We. Don't. Live. In. A. Vacuum.
Correct, we dont live in a vacuum, however we dont need to be in other nations business. They live the way they live, its none of our concern. Our primary foreign relations tool should be our people conducting commece with everyone. Our salesmen and women and our buyers should be the faces of America. The only influence we should have via our government is that they trade in an equitable manner with us. If they see our soldiers it should be the last thing they see. We shouldnt use our soldiers unless we intend to wipe the floor ruthlessly. Our military shouldnt be respected it should absolutely feared, and with good reason. Our policy should be, we dont it use but for two reasons a.) to defend ourselves b.) to make an example out of some country that screws with us.(this being done only occasionally and with very little warning, mainly as a live fire excercise for our troops to keep them sharp and as a reminder to the rest of the world of why they should fear our military prowess.)
A minimalist approach to statecraft should be our policy, we dont get involved unless we are DIRECTLY affected. If our people are killed or taken hostage then our responce should be swift, sudden, vicously violent, and without warning. And with maximum collateral damage. It should be known that hospitals, schools, religous places of worship will be targeted first and for maximum effect.
It should be known to all we play fair and are MOSTLY harmless. It should be also be noted screwing with us will get the perpetrators dead quick and in a hurry with absolutely no consideration for anybody between us and them.