A cross-party, transatlantic think tank. The HJS believes that modern liberal democracies set an example to which the rest of the world should aspire. We support a forward strategy – involving diplomatic, economic, cultural, and/or political means — to assist those countries that are not yet liberal and democratic to become so. We support maintenance of a strong military, by the United States, the countries of the European Union and other democratic powers, armed with expeditionary capabilities with a global reach, that can protect our homelands from strategic threats, forestall terrorist attacks, and prevent genocide or massive ethnic cleansing. We have a strong commitment to individual and civil liberties in democratic states, even and especially when we are under attack. The Henry Jackson Society is dedicated to researching and debating these issues. We do not represent any specific political party or persuasion, but provide a forum for those who agree with these simple guiding principles, or who wish to learn more about them.