Why Is the US Changing Its Strategy Now
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NSS 2025: The Institutionalization of "America First" 💡
The 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS) marks the formal institutionalization of the "America First" doctrine. In this video, we analyze the logical interpretations and geopolitical implications of this new U.S. strategy for key players in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
🔎 Regional Impact & Key Takeaways by Country
Russia: From "Total Confrontation" to a "Problem to be Stabilized" The primary American interest is now a "rapid cessation of hostilities" in Ukraine and the restoration of strategic stability in Eurasia. Russia is viewed as a necessary interlocutor to maintain the global balance of power.
China / Japan & South Korea: Pillars of Deterrence The strategy demands that Asian allies become pillars of deterrence and co-owners of economic strategy. They are called to drastically increase defense spending (burden-sharing) and implement trade policies to counteract Chinese overproduction.
Turkey: The Instrumental Regional Key The absence of a standalone section for Turkey suggests Ankara is viewed as a regional tool for managing instability in Syria. This occurs within a "cooperation triangle" (USA-Israel-Arab States-Turkey) designed to function without heavy American involvement.
Iran: Contained and Surrounded Described as the "primary destabilizing force" but considered weakened. Strategy shifts toward a policy of attrition and encirclement, with Gulf allies and Israel assuming a larger share of the cost.
Israel: From "Center of Gravity" to Strategic Partner Israel remains critical (nuclear security interest, beneficiary of the Abraham Accords), but it is losing its role as the exclusive "center of gravity" as the Middle East is no longer the central axis of American global strategy.
United Kingdom: The "Special" Relationship Redefined Specific mentions of "Britain and Ireland" imply that London is seen as a privileged ally in a Europe that the document characterizes as unstable and threatened by "cultural erosion."
Greece: The Shift to Transactional Value The total absence of a nominal mention suggests that Athens is integrated into the broader category of "Southern Europe." Greece's value to Washington will now be judged by tangible benefits (energy interconnectors, infrastructure, ports) and burden-sharing, rather than mere political alignment.
⚠️ Conclusion: The New Reality
The NSS 2025 institutionalizes the reduction of American commitments. It demands tangible returns from allies and pushes regional powers to take responsibility for their own neighborhoods. The challenge for nations like Greece is to transform their geography into a conscious, negotiable asset.
💬 Conclusion & Call to Action
"America First" is here to stay. Which country do you believe will bear the heaviest burden of the "burden-sharing" demanded by the US? Let us know in the comments! 👇
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