Did president Taft believe that the US should be willing to use force to protect American interests anywhere in the world?

Yes, President William Howard Taft believed in using American power to protect U.S. interests abroad, a policy known as "Dollar Diplomacy." He advocated for using financial investments and economic influence as tools for foreign policy, but he also recognized that military force could be necessary to safeguard those interests. Taft's administration was marked by a willingness to intervene in Latin America, emphasizing stability and American economic interests. However, he preferred diplomatic and financial means over outright military intervention when possible.