He indicated some priorities: combatting nuclear proliferation and climate change, contributing more to development in "poor nations".
Thus the idea was viewed by many military analysts as part of the maneuvering among the four armed services for priority combat missions, and the requisite share of the budget.
In the past, in part driven by a shortage of combat forces, American and allied troops might have cleared an area of insurgents and moved on to other priority combat missions — leaving an ill-trained and insufficient number of Afghan soldiers or police officers unable to effectively hold that area from returning insurgent forces.
As the Bush administration has realigned its priorities to combat terrorism, there has been an alarming deterioration in the relationship.
Thinking of the ravages caused by drug addiction among our young people, in terms of dependence, poverty and health, I am also glad to see that the Dutch presidency has made it one of its priorities to combat international organized crime and drug trafficking.
CLEE's research priorities include combatting climate change, advancing sustainable energy, addressing water allocation and management challenges, and sustaining healthy oceans, among other pressing environmental and energy challenges.
-- Plans and intentions of member states to support or oppose US priority to combat trafficking and exploitation of men, women, and children.
The DOD should make reducing domestic violence a priority, to combat the "troubling rise" in domestic violence in service members returning from deployment, "typically involving abuse of spouses or neglect of children".
The search for practical petroleum substitutes from renewable resources has become a global priority to combat the rapid rise in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels.
Trump's first weeks in office have upset many of America's closest allies and foes and upset global priorities like combatting climate change, helping refugees, ending armed conflict and terrorism and ensuring equitable global trade.
