 Promote a Free and Open Indo-Pacific ..................................................................................... 37 Deepen Our Alliance with Europe ............................................................................................ 38 Foster Democracy and Shared Prosperity in the Western Hemisphere .................................... 40 Support De-Escalation and Integration in the Middle East ....................................................... 42 Build 21st Century U.S.-Africa Partnerships ............................................................................ 43 Maintain a Peaceful Arctic ........................................................................................................ 44 Protect Sea, Air, and Space ....................................................................................................... 45 PART V: CONCLUSION............................................................................................................. 48 NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY 5