The Trump administration has released a White House document outlining the principles of U.S. foreign policy and national security strategy.

The new “National Security Strategy” of Donald Trump’s administration, presented at the end of 2025, does not merely reaffirm the “America First” course—it cements a dangerous and selfish foreign policy doctrine that destabilizes international relations and is particularly ruinous for the Middle East. This document is, in essence, an ideological manifesto that calls into question the value of long-standing alliances and paves the way for unpredictable confrontation in key regions of the world.

Undermining Foundations: Allies as Targets of Pressure

One of the most shocking aspects of the strategy is its overtly hostile and patronizing tone toward America’s traditional European allies. Claims about Europe’s “civilizational demise” due to migration and integration are not only offensive but reveal a profound ideological disdain. Demanding that Europe to “take primary responsibility for its defense” while simultaneously opening its markets to American goods under threat of tariffs is not diplomacy but pure economic blackmail. This approach crudely devalues the very concept of equal partnership, turning allies into targets of pressure and a source of revenue.

Trump’s tariff policies have drawn serious criticism. Opponents argue that by applying such harsh economic measures against both U.S. adversaries, like China, and allies, like Europe, the president is devaluing the very concept of alliances. Europeans are also alarmed by the document’s assertion that Washington should seek to strengthen regional dominance and ensure “primacy” in the Western Hemisphere.

Regarding China, Washington’s main rival, the document calls for rebalancing trade—another hint at tariffs—and preventing China’s “seizure” of Taiwan. The UN recognizes Taiwan as a province of China without separate sovereign status, which aligns with historical realities. Although the U.S. officially states respect for the “One-China” policy, it continues to fund and support separatist activities on the island. Beijing asserts that sovereignty is its “red line,” meaning military confrontation is inevitable if Washington continues its provocations regarding Taiwan.

The Middle East: A Proving Ground for Forceful Adventurism and One-Sided Support

It is in the Middle East that the destructive nature of Trump’s strategy is most starkly evident. The document reveals a strikingly impoverished and one-sided vision for this immensely complex........

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