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To declare war on adversarial nations

To manage international trade

To foster mutual understanding and manage relations with other countries

To spy on foreign governments

The Paris Agreement on climate change

The annual United Nations General Assembly

A presidential executive order

A domestic law passed by Congress

Increasing the military capabilities of allied nations

Supporting economic development and poverty reduction in other countries

Spreading American culture abroad

Encouraging other countries to adopt American political values

Any country that requests it

Countries with the highest levels of poverty

Allies and partners to enhance their defense capabilities

Countries without standing armies

Financial loans given to developing countries

Assistance provided to countries to improve their military

Support given to alleviate human suffering during natural disasters and conflicts

Investments in foreign countries' infrastructure projects

Provide financial assistance to needy countries

Punish or deter undesirable actions by countries or entities

Establish military bases in foreign countries

Promote American culture globally

As a first response to any international conflict

Only with the approval of the United Nations

When U.S. interests or the interests of its allies are threatened

At the request of non-governmental organizations

To increase the recipient country's dependency on the United States

To promote economic stability and growth in the recipient country

To secure military alliances

To gain voting rights in the recipient country's elections

Only the President of the United States

The President and the approval of two-thirds of the Senate

The United Nations exclusively

Any U.S. citizen with approval from Congress

To encourage free trade

To support international educational exchanges

To compel changes in behavior without resorting to military force

To provide humanitarian aid