Trump’s Security Strategy Focuses on Profit, Not Spreading Democracy

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 100% complete by Anton TroianovskiDecember 5, 2025 at 11:44 PM

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President Trump's administration released its updated National Security Strategy on December 5, 2025, outlining a shift in U.S. foreign policy. The strategy prioritizes American economic interests and reducing migration, marking a departure from previous administrations' emphasis on promoting democracy globally. The document highlights the importance of securing favorable trade deals, such as no-bid contracts for U.S. companies in Latin America, and views countries through the lens of economic opportunity. Unlike Trump's first-term strategy, this version avoids criticizing authoritarian regimes and focuses on commercial relationships. While the strategy is non-binding, it signals the administration's intent to prioritize profit and business over spreading democratic ideals.

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