The Trump administration has released its 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS), a document notable not only for its timing but also for its unusually blunt tone. In broad strokes, the strategy represents a decisive break from decades of U.S. global engagement. It advances an America-first vision anchored in β€œpeace through strength,” blending economic nationalism, strict border policy and intensified competition with China and other major rivals. At the same time, it signals a pullback from the U.S.’ long-standing role as the principal guarantor of global order.

Among the most striking features is an updated take on the Monroe Doctrine. The NSS outlines a Western Hemisphere-first approach aimed at curbing foreign military, technological and economic influence, particularly from Chi

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