The new American National Security Strategy, drafted by the second Trump Administration, has been released.

The document reflects many of the elements outlined by the tycoon during the election campaign, some of which have already been implemented in this early phase of the Administration.

Undoubtedly, the most controversial section is dedicated to Europe. The document openly attacks EU institutions, identified as the Old Continent’s main problem, explicitly citing alleged censorship of "free speech" and "suppression of political opposition," going so far as to assert the need to "cultivate resistance to Europe’s current trajectory within European nations." These are certainly strong tones and, we might add, entirely unusual and completely detached from reality. Be that as it may, this is paired with the statement that America encourages its political allies in Europe to promote a revival of the continental spirit, though the growing influence of so-called "patriotic parties" gives the Trump administration cause for optimism. In short, this section appears to be written under the dictation of Vice President Vance, echoing the framework of his famous speech at the Munich Security Conference last February. Furthermore, it reiterates the intention to close the conflict in Ukraine and the importance of re-establishing strategic stability with Russia.

The section dedicated to the Western Hemisphere is also of great significance. It specifically refers to a "Trump Corollary" to the Monroe Doctrine: consequently, the Western Hemisphere must be free from foreign influence, particularly regarding control of strategic assets and infrastructure, while simultaneously guaranteeing the US full access to critical raw materials. Additionally, the need to strengthen the American military presence in the area is underscored. The current crisis with Venezuela can be explained precisely in light of these "grand strategy" guidelines.

In the Asia-Pacific, the objectives are essentially threefold: to rebalance economic relations with China, ensure the openness of "chokepoints" and the security of sea lines of communication, and deter any potential conflict over Taiwan and any unilateral change to the status quo in the Strait.

Finally, in the Middle East, the Trump Administration aims to prevent any adversarial power from dominating the region.

Ultimately, the document maintains certain traditional cornerstones of American foreign and security policy but, compared to the Biden and Obama Administrations, it accentuates the focus on the Western Hemisphere and, above all, consolidates a polemical narrative regarding Europe and its institutions. A narrative that, beyond its ideological coloring, evidently aims to create an architecture based on bilateral relations, to be negotiated case-by-case based on contingent opportunities. It is certain that the next three years will not be easy for Europe and its relations with Washington.

On the economic front, the strategy reconfirms what we have been witnessing in recent months: the reindustrialization and re-manufacturing of America, leadership in digital and AI sectors, and "energy dominance."

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