How should a nation-state develop its foreign policy in accordance to its values and in connection to the development of its domestic policy?

In regards to this week’s question, I suppose it truly depends on how a nation-state develops its foreign policy.  I have always felt that in order to make things happen, working together is the best way.  When we consider our earth, it belongs to everyone in every country.  That means that what we do with money, time, choices, etc. will somehow have an impact on what happens to the earth and living creatures around it.  For the obvious, we shouldn’t fight and create war, that will only do damage.  American’s shouldn’t take advantage of other countries imports and yearning to make money despite, and vice versa.  Other countries should not take advantage of America.  Yes, this sounds like it would only be in a perfect world, but my question is why can’t we make it a perfect world? 

Either way, Ginny had pointed out something that I completely agreed with, and that is for us to be able to help anyone else, we need to help ourselves first.  That goes into each of us as individuals.  Let’s set examples for youth and those with weaker minds.  I am sure there is a great deal of people around the world who feel this way.