Robert Shue believes in transnational duties. In his book Basic Rights, Shue argues that we have an obligation to not only protect the security and subsistence of those within our borders but also those outside of it. He does this through first defining the basic rights of security and subsistence. He follows by stating our duties as moral beings. Then he connects some of our liberties and our basic rights. Basic Rights concludes with his argument for Americans to push themselves and the government to stop the deprivation of rights of individuals around the globe. After a presentation of his thesis and main claims, I will both agree and disagree with some key points of Shue in regards to defining our rights and who has the duty to protect these.