The Pentagon’s 2026 National Defense Strategy shifts focus away from China as a top security priority and towards bolstering the Western Hemisphere, aligning with Trump’s emphasis on allies shouldering defense burdens. The strategy emphasizes homeland defense, deterring China, and strengthening alliances. Europe is urged to take more responsibility for its defense, while South Korea and Japan face direct threats from North Korea. US allies are expected to play a larger role in their own security, as the US adopts a more selective approach to global military engagement.
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