managing the security challenge and preventing it from growing into a more direct threat to the U.S. interests above all else requires capable governments--that follow the rule of law, prioritize sustainability and equitable economic growth strategies and which protect the values of human rights and tolerance and work to strengthen democratic institutions.
Fuchs highlights the need for capable governments to ensure security and protect human rights.
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I think that without a doubt, democracy and human rights needs to be an essential component of our strategy for a wide variety of goals but including counterterrorism in Southeast Asia.
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