How the old and new US defense strategies differ on traditional priorities
The strategy shifts burden-sharing to NATO and regional allies while prioritizing deterrence of China as the main security challenge, with NATO defense spending at 5% of GDP, officials said.
- President Donald Trump’s administration released the new U.S. National Defense Strategy, the first since 2022, contrasting it with the predecessor issued under former President Joe Biden.
- With the PRC as the pacing challenge, the NDS directs urgent action to sustain deterrence, citing PRC coercion toward Taiwan and in the Indo‑Pacific as threats to economic access.
- Under President Trump’s leadership, NATO allies committed to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP total with 3.5% in hard capabilities, positioning NATO to lead Europe’s defense and support Ukraine.
- As the Department continues to right‑size its Middle East presence, it will maintain cooperation in Iraq and Syria and empower regional allies to deter Iran, backing Israel and Gulf partners.
- The Western Hemisphere guidance states the Department will guarantee access to key terrain including the Panama Canal while emphasizing deterrence through forward posture and integrated air and missile defenses with South Korea.
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The new US National Defense Strategy, which was released last night by the administration of President Donald Trump, is the first since 2022 and is different from the previous one, issued during the time of President Joseph Biden.
The US army wants to prioritize internal security and China's deterrence and to provide only limited support to EU allies.
How the old and new US defense strategies differ on traditional priorities - The Boston Globe
The new US National Defense Strategy released by President Donald Trump’s administration is the first since 2022 and contrasts with its predecessor, issued under former President Joe Biden.
How the old and new US defense strategies differ on traditional priorities
The new U.S. National Defense Strategy released by Trump’s administration is the first since 2022 and contrasts with its predecessor, issued under Biden. Here’s a look at how the two Pentagon strategies address some of the traditional concerns of U.S. security policy.
How the old and new U.S. defense strategies differ on traditional priorities
The new U.S. National Defense Strategy released by President Donald Trump’s administration is the first since 2022 and contrasts with its predecessor, issued under former President Joe Biden.
How the old and new U.S. defense strategies differ on traditional priorities - The Morning Sun
The new U.S. National Defense Strategy released by President Donald Trump's administration is the first since 2022 and contrasts with its predecessor, issued under former President Joe Biden. Here's a look at how the two Pentagon strategies address some of the traditional concerns of U.S. security policy. The Western Hemisphere 2022: “The United States derives immense benefit from a stable, peaceful, and democratic Western Hemisphere that reduce…
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