President Trump's National Security Strategy Highlights Sovereignty and Power
President Trump has released his second-term national security strategy, emphasizing U.S. sovereignty and power as central themes. The strategy moves away from the traditional rules-based international order, focusing instead on power dynamics and national interests. Key objectives include combating drug cartels in the Western Hemisphere, maintaining strategic dominance in regions like the Panama Canal, and encouraging European allies to take more responsibility for their security. In East Asia, the strategy aims to balance power with China, while in the Middle East, the focus is on peace agreements. Despite these goals, the strategy has faced criticism for its inconsistencies, such as Trump's interventions in foreign elections and the imposition of tariffs on Brazil, which have strained relations and complicated U.S. objectives in Latin America. 
