John Hillen

John Hillen is a defense policy analyst at the Heritage Foundation, a conservative public policy think tank. In the following viewpoint, Hillen argues that U.S. resources are limited and, therefore, the United States is unable to continue in its role as the lead protector of global security. He maintains that U.S. allies must begin to take responsibility for peacemaking and humanitarian aid in regional conflicts so that the U.S. military can focus its attention on major wars that are of vital interest to the United States.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. What are the three problems the United States must recognize if it is to avoid isolationism and wasteful activism in foreign affairs, according to the author?
2. According to Hillen, how should countries...