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The Pentagon's new National Defense Strategy directs US allies to take more responsibility for their own security.
The new US National Defense Strategy prioritizes homeland security and American interests in the Western Hemisphere.
The new US defense strategy marks a clear departure from its post-Cold War policies.
The new US defense strategy states that Washington will provide only "limited support" to its allies and downplays threats from China and Russia.
The Pentagon's 2026 National Defense Strategy aims to restore American military dominance in the Western Hemisphere.
The 2026 National Defense Strategy indicates a strengthening of US defenses along Taiwan, Japan, and the Philippines.
The 2026 National Defense Strategy describes Russia as a "persistent but manageable threat" to NATO's eastern members, a softening of its perceived threat level.
The 2026 National Defense Strategy states that South Korea is capable of taking primary responsibility for deterring North Korea, with the US providing more limited support.
The 2026 National Defense Strategy states that US European allies will receive more limited support and are expected to take the lead against threats like the war in Ukraine.
The United States provides more than 50% of NATO's capabilities, including logistics, air-to-air refueling, and operational command.
The Trump administration is expected to shift the mission of US forces in South Korea from deterring North Korea to serving as regional stabilizing forces.
The top three priorities of the 2026 National Defense Strategy are defending the US homeland, deterring China in the Indo-Pacific, and increasing burden sharing with allies.