Army Must Strengthen Its Relationships With Allies

摘要

As the Army continues the perpetual assessment of challenges and opportunities it will face in coming years, one thing is certain: If U.S. policy is to lead first with diplomacy, in a whole-of-government approach to national security challenges, it is important to remember that a strong military and a strong Army are what make successful diplomacy possible. Yet the Army cannot, does not and will not fight alone. The Army is the keystone component of a strong joint force. Just as important, the Army is a critical partner in a global land power network that relies on allies and partners to achieve collective security objectives. As Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. James Mc-Conville has written, "Alliances and partnerships are crucial to U.S. success." National alliances provide the U.S. with decisive advantage against peer competitors, particularly as they relate to integrated, strategic deterrence. However, for trusted alliances to be resilient and enduring, they must be consistently and continuously developed, and mutually beneficial.