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US National Security Strategy: Russia a Manageable Threat

1/24/2026

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A new 34-page report updates the United States National Security Strategy, contrasting with last year's Europe civilizational collapse view and no label for Russia.
The Pentagon previously identified Russia and China as central security challenges.
The report urges allies to boost defense contributions and states the United States will not pursue isolationism.
Russia is described as a "persistent but manageable threat" to NATO's eastern members.

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Story summary

A new 34-page report updates the United States National Security Strategy, contrasting with last year's Europe civilizational collapse view and no label for Russia.
The Pentagon previously identified Russia and China as central security challenges.
The report urges allies to boost defense contributions and states the United States will not pursue isolationism.
Russia is described as a "persistent but manageable threat" to NATO's eastern members.