TRUMP strategy document revives Monroe Doctrine — slams Europe

Saturday, December 6, 2025 -The newly released 2025 United States National Security Strategy from Donald J. Trump’s administration marks a sharp reorientation of U.S. foreign policy. 

The strategy resurrects the 19th‑century Monroe Doctrine, effectively declaring the Western Hemisphere a first‑priority zone for U.S. influence — a stance the document dubs the “Trump Corollary.” Under this doctrine, the U.S. aims to reassert dominance in the Americas through increased military presence and geopolitical pressure.

At the same time, the document delivers a stinging critique of Europe. It warns that the continent faces “civilizational erasure” unless it changes course, citing what the strategy calls Europe’s demographic decline, migration policies, and political shifts. 

The implication is clear: several European nations may no longer be reliable U.S. allies unless they reverse those trends.

The strategy also signals a broader recalibration of U.S. global priorities. While reinforcing dominance in its own hemisphere, the U.S. plans to build up military strength in the Indo‑Pacific to counter China — yet it appears to de‑emphasize longstanding commitments to transatlantic alliances. 

The approach, grounded in what the document calls “flexible realism,” represents a significant departure from decades of U.S. engagement based on multilateral cooperation and collective security.