President Donald Trump has published a new national security strategy, emphasizing the desire to reaffirm the dominance of the United States in the Western Hemisphere and to strengthen military power in the Indo-Pacific. The document, which promotes a "flexible realism," suggests the revival of the Monroe Doctrine, declaring the Western Hemisphere as a zone of influence for the U.S.
Trump warns that Europe is facing the "disintegration of civilization" and must change its direction to remain a reliable ally. The document also highlights the need to counter China's economic influence in Latin America and to maintain military superiority in the face of challenges in Asia, especially in the context of tensions with China over Taiwan. Criticism of Trump's rhetoric suggests a tendency towards modern imperialism in relations with states in the Western Hemisphere.