According to an essay published online by the U.S. Department of State, the three main concepts of the Monroe Doctrine were: (1) separate spheres of influence for the Americas and Europe, (2) non-colonization of the Americas by Europeans, and (3) non-intervention. President Monroe's administration warned the imperial European powers against interfering in the affairs of the newly independent Latin American nation-states or potential United States territories. While Americans generally objected to European colonies in the Americas, they also wanted to increase United States influence and trading ties throughout the region. In return for non-intervention in the Americas, the United States promised that it would not become involved in European affairs (Monroe Doctrine, 1823).
According to another essay published by the State Department, in announcing his decision not to seek a third term as President, George Washington presented his Farewell Address in a newspaper article September 17, 1796. President Washington indicated that he was frustrated by French meddling in U.S. politics. Washington warned the nation to avoid permanent alliances with foreign nations. He encouraged the nation to rely instead on temporary alliances. Clearly, he believed that the United States should not become involved in European affairs (Washington's Farewell Address, 1796).
According to a research paper written by Kristin Archick and published by the U.S. State Department, the United States and Europe share a long and intertwined history. Despite the changed European security environment since the end of the Cold War, many experts believe that the security and prosperity of the United States and Europe remain unalterably linked. Countries on both sides of the Atlantic continue to face a common set of challenges, including countering terrorism and weapons proliferation, as well as helping ensure the stability of the global financial m...