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Trump's 'America First' Strategy Targets China, Revives Monroe Doctrine

12/5/2025

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The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump released a national security strategy on December 5, 2025, adopting an 'America First' approach.
The strategy prioritizes economic competition with China.
The strategy urges Japan and South Korea to defend Taiwan.
The strategy revives the Monroe Doctrine for Latin America to stabilize governments and curb migration, notes reduced Gulf oil reliance, less emphasis on the Middle East, and Africa's resource security.

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The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump released a national security strategy on December 5, 2025, adopting an 'America First' approach.
The strategy prioritizes economic competition with China.
The strategy urges Japan and South Korea to defend Taiwan.
The strategy revives the Monroe Doctrine for Latin America to stabilize governments and curb migration, notes reduced Gulf oil reliance, less emphasis on the Middle East, and Africa's resource security.