The American army will provide more limited support to allies in Europe, focusing on internal security and deterring China, according to the new defense strategy.

The Pentagon has announced a significant change in its defense strategy, emphasizing the responsibility of allies in their own defense, while American forces focus on domestic security and the Indo-Pacific region. The new "National Defense Strategy 2026" highlights a more moderate approach towards China and Russia, recommending respectful relations with Beijing and describing the Russian threat as "persistent but manageable."

The document also does not mention challenges related to climate change, in contrast to the previous strategy of the Biden administration. The Pentagon aims to restore military dominance in Latin America, considering it a zone of influence for the United States, and justified recent actions in Venezuela as an update to the Monroe Doctrine, emphasizing the importance of domestic security and control over the American continent.