1. Strong Tradition of Isolationism
The United States has a longstanding tradition of avoiding political and economic entanglements with other countries (britannica.com). This policy was notably articulated in President George Washington’s Farewell Address, where he advised the nation to “steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world.” This principle of non-intervention shaped American foreign policy, leading the nation to resist involvement in European conflicts, including World War II, until the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 (cfr.org).
