The latest US National Security Strategy may signal a major shift in Washington’s view of Europe. Published on December 4, the document marks a break from decades of policy that placed Europe at the center of US global strategy.
Instead of treating Europe as a strategic anchor, the strategy reflects a narrower focus on American national interests, strategic restraint, and a reduced willingness to shoulder what Washington sees as unequal global burdens.
Within days of its release, diplomats in Washington and European capitals began questioning whether the public document tells the full story. Officials familiar with internal discussions say it may represent only part of a broader US security blueprint that points to a sharper reassessment of Europe’s role.
Europe Slips Down Washington’s Priority List
Former President Donald Trump has made his views on Europe increasingly clear. In recent interviews, he described European leaders as
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