Neo Isolationism

Neo - isolationism

- Neo-Isolationism advocates the United States remove itself from international politics in order to maintain its national security

- United States is not responsible for, and cannot afford the costs of, maintaining world order

- Neo-isolationism advises the United States to preserve its freedom of action and strategic independence

- United States should not attempt to spread its values because doing so increases resentment towards the U.S. and in turn, decreases its security

- Also known as 'interest-based' FP or a 'strategy of restraint'.

- This strategy means that USA adopts a neutral position in the International Relations System.