The Pervasive Role of Science, Technology, and Health in Foreign Policy: Imperatives for the Department of State (1999)

Regional Stability: Strengthen the security of the United States and prevent instabilities from threatening the vital and important interests of the United States and its allies.

Weapons of Mass Destruction: Reduce the threat to the United States and its allies from weapons of mass destruction.

Open Markets: Open world markets to increase trade and free the flow of goods, services, and capital. • U.S. Exports: Expand U.S. exports to $1.2 trillion early in the twenty-first century.

Global Growth and Stability: Increase global economic growth and stability.

Economic Development: Promote broad-based growth in developing and transitional economies to raise standards of living and lessen disparities of wealth within and among countries.

American Citizens: Protect the safety and security of American citizens who travel and live abroad.

Travel and Migration: Manage fairly and effectively the entry of immigrants and foreign visitors into the United States.

International Crime: Minimize the impact of international crime on the United States and its citizens.

Illegal Drugs: Reduce the entry of illegal drugs into the United States.

Counterterrorism: Reduce the number and impact of international terrorist attacks, especially on the United States and its citizens.

Democracy and Human Rights: Open political systems and societies to democratic practices, the rule of law, good governance, and respect for human rights.

Humanitarian Assistance: Prevent or minimize the human costs of conflict and natural disasters.

Environment: Secure a sustainable global environment and protect the United States and its citizens from the effects of international environmental degradation.

Population: Achieve a sustainable world population.

Health: Protect human health and reduce the spread of infectious diseases.