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March/April 2013: Our country’s security is now tied more closely than ever to the security of the other nations. Political and economic power are at least as important as military power. Threats to common security come from transnational problems. The countries of the world need to work together.
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Our country’s security is now tied more closely than ever to the security of the other nations. Political and economic power are at least as important as military power. Threats to common security come from transnational problems. In this context, the countries of the world need to work together.
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Reaching agreement among many countries on how to address a global problem can take years—but international agreements are critical for making lasting change. Here are the steps a treaty goes through before it can take effect and how the U.S. can influence that process.
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