The document, signed by Trump and published Friday, outlines a vision of "flexible realism" and endorses a return to the Monroe Doctrine, which in the 19th century declared the US sphere of influence to be the Western Hemisphere. It also warns of "civilizational erasure" in Europe—one of the views not embraced by leaders there, per the BBC —and emphasizes the importance of negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine. Previous US strategies have described Russia as a threat to the post-Cold War order since its annexation of Crimea in 2014 and invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Author: Bob Cronin with Newser.AI
Published at: 2025-12-07 22:45:00
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