Additionally, diminishing these
conditions requires the United States, with its friends and allies, to
win the "war of ideas," to support democratic values, and to promote
economic freedom.

The United States does not propose to undertake this difficult
challenge alone. The United States has neither the resources nor the
expertise to be in every place in the world. Moreover, the struggle
against terrorism is not solely an American struggle. Our friends and
allies face many of the same threats. It is essential for America to
work with its friends and allies in this campaign.

_Objective: Partner with the international community to strengthen weak
states and prevent the (re)emergence of terrorism_. Weak states and
failed ones are a source of international instability. Often, these
states may become a sanctuary for terrorism. Therefore, we will ensure
that efforts designed to identify and diminish conditions contributing
to state weakness and failure are a central U.S. foreign policy goal.
The principal objective of our collective response will be the
rebuilding of a state that can look after its own people--their
welfare, health, prosperity, and freedom--and control its borders. The
United States is willing to assist the civilized world--governments,
nongovernmental agencies, and public-private partnerships--in
undertaking these efforts.

We will continue to expand bilateral and multilateral efforts, such as
the U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative, to promote good
governance, the rule of law, respect for human rights, and
professionalization of local justice systems. In particular, we will
broaden the scope and strength of International Law Enforcement
Academies, and combatant commands will address civil-military relations
and humanitarian assistance in their Theater Security Cooperation
Plans. Additionally, the Chiefs of Mission will support and report on
U.S. and local efforts to diminish underlying conditions of terrorism
and encourage all nations to implement anti-corruption measures
pursuant to multilateral, regional, or bilateral agreements. A state's
stand on terrorism will be considered when providing aid to that
country.

_Objective: Win the War of Ideas_. Together with the international
community, we will wage a war of ideas to make clear that all acts of
terrorism are illegitimate, to ensure that the conditions and
ideologies that promote terrorism do not find fertile ground in any
nation, to diminish