Trump administration’s defense strategy tells allies to handle their own security

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN and COURTNEY BONNELLJanuary 24, 2026 at 08:53 AM

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In late January 2026, the Trump administration released a new National Defense Strategy, signaling a shift in U.S. foreign policy. The 34-page document, released by the Pentagon, urges U.S. allies in Europe and Asia to assume greater responsibility for their own security, criticizing their reliance on past U.S. support. The strategy prioritizes American interests and dominance in the Western Hemisphere, marking a departure from the previous focus on countering China. The document asserts that allies must bear more of the burden in addressing threats from nations like Russia and North Korea. This announcement follows a week of heightened tensions between the Trump administration and traditional allies.

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