Trump's New National Security Strategy Focuses on Profit Over Democracy

President Trump's new National Security Strategy emphasizes profit over the promotion of democracy. According to the New York Times, the strategy outlines a vision where American interests are primarily economic, focusing on business dealings and reducing migration while avoiding criticism of authoritarian regimes.

The document demands that Latin American countries grant no-bid contracts to U.S. companies, highlights Taiwan's strategic importance in relation to semiconductors and shipping lanes, and suggests that the U.S. should foster peaceful commercial relationships without imposing social changes.

The Hill reported that this strategy marks a significant shift from previous administrations, as it seeks to replicate the Monroe Doctrine to assert American dominance in the Western Hemisphere. The document also calls for a military presence focused on the Americas and critiques Europe's response to immigration and security issues, suggesting a rightward political shift is necessary for stability.

Politico Europe highlights that the strategy frames European security in terms of preventing demographic changes and supports the rise of right-wing parties across the continent, indicating a preference for regime change to achieve these goals.