The United States has released its latest National Security Strategy (NSS) report, unveiled by the Trump administration on Friday, December 5, 2025. This document is a legally required "milestone version" that outlines the administration's priorities for U.S. foreign policy and security.
- The Western Hemisphere Focus: The strategy emphasizes U.S. "preeminence" in the Western Hemisphere, advocating a renewed commitment to the principles of the 19th-century Monroe Doctrine.
- China and the Indo-Pacific: The document underscores the importance of rebalancing trade relations with China while prioritizing "deterrence to prevent war in the Indo-Pacific," with a particular focus on Taiwan. Its stance on Taiwan is notably firmer compared to the Trump administration's 2017 report.
- Allies' Burden-Sharing: The strategy highlights the necessity for allies and partners, including Japan and South Korea, to increase their defense expenditures to strengthen collective security.
