Trump’s National Security Strategy: Western Hemisphere Focus, Europe Criticism
Trump reveals what he wants for the world: The National Security Strategy, which presidents usually release once each term, offers a formal statement of U.S. global priorities. This is where we get a peek behind the curtain, a glimpse into what a potential future administration sees as its key objectives. Let’s delve into what this particular document reveals, remembering that the priorities outlined are those of a specific administration, and may not reflect long-term U.S. foreign policy objectives.
One of the most striking elements is the renewed focus on the Western Hemisphere. The strategy emphasizes a larger military presence, ostensibly to combat migration, drug trafficking, and, notably, “the rise of adversarial powers in the region.”… Continue reading