US army prioritizes homeland defense and curbing China, limited ally support.

The 2026 National Defense Strategy from the Pentagon shifts focus to protecting the homeland and deterring China, while offering less support to allies in Europe and beyond. The document emphasizes allies taking on more responsibility for their defense, with limited assistance from US forces. It takes a softer approach towards traditional foes China and Russia, urging respectful relations with Beijing and describing the threat from Russia as manageable. The strategy also elevates Latin America as a top priority for US military dominance, referencing the “Trump Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine” and highlighting efforts to protect the region and secure key terrain.

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