Pros and Cons in the National Security Strategy

A new National Security Strategy from a hypothetical 2025 Trump administration emphasizes "America First" themes, striking a different tone from previous strategies. Experts analyze the document, with one positive aspect being the commitment to fielding the world's strongest military to counter threats like China. However, a significant negative is the perceived disconnect between the strategy's description of the world and reality, potentially alienating allies by focusing on a culture war instead of threats from China and Russia. Another expert finds the de-emphasis of the phrase "rules-based international order" to be a refreshing aspect of the new policy paper.