it specifically advocates liberal and representative democracy because it allows the best “possible coordination between the nation's democratic exercise of power and the defense of individual rights.” faes supports a market economy because it is most suited to allow “efficient allocation of resources, the boosting of reform, the strengthening of the middle class and the promotion of individual liberty.” the link between the us and europe is essential to defend against threats such as terrorism and fundamentalism and will benefit the creation of a free trade area.