U.S. Defense Budget, by Gordon Adams The United States is at a turning point when it comes to global engagement and the role of its military. Some argue for an “America First” paradigm, with a large military to match. Others envision a more traditional assertion of U.S. multilateral leadership. Still others favor greater restraint and cautious cooperation with emerging powers. What is the role of the U.S. military force, arms sales and security assistance in the shifting international system? How does the balance of capabilities in the U.S. foreign policy toolkit impact strategic engagement? More about this Foreign Policy Association program is at http://www.fpa.org/great_decisions/.