End wars of conquest and occupation
A nation that values freedom must honor it everywhere, both at home and abroad. Yet for too long, U.S. foreign policy has been built on intervention, occupation, and economic exploitation that determines the fate of others while claiming to stand for democracy. True leadership does not come through force, but through respect for self-determination.
The solution is clear: End non-essential military interventions, stop economic coercion, and shift to a diplomacy-first approach to foreign conflicts. Sovereign nations must chart their own course, free from foreign interference masked as aid. Peace is built not by bombs, but by partnership.
Action must follow principle. Project 2029’s policy platform demands an end to endless wars and stops the arming of foreign dictators. Critical reforms must be enacted to achieve these goals, including:
Amending U.S. Arms Transfer Policy to embed human rights and humanitarian concerns more directly into the decision-making process for U.S. arms exports. All conventional arms transfers must prioritize the protection of human rights, civilian populations, and regional stability, while explicitly requiring that recipient nations demonstrate transparency, accountability, and adherence to democratic norms.
Rebuilding and improving the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to focus on global health and humanitarian assistance in pursuit of a future where sustainable economic growth and poverty alleviation worldwide render USAID’s functions obsolete. This shall involve working with international partners to take a common approach to solving global challenges and supporting democratic reformers to reverse the alarming trend of authoritarianism worldwide.
Restoring our credibility and standing with allies, partners, and multilateral organizations around the world. This shall include rejoining the World Health Organization and other United Nations bodies while restoring funding to fiscal year 2023 levels.
