The Daily Trump’s Plan to Reorder the World
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Dec 12, 2025 
David E. Sanger, a White House correspondent for The New York Times, dives into Trump's bold new national security strategy, which shifts focus from promoting democracy to prioritizing wealth. He critiques the harsh stance on Europe, noting its portrayal as a declining partner and the strategy's surprising omissions regarding North Korea and Iran. Sanger discusses the pivot back to the Americas, including military actions in the Caribbean and efforts to curb Chinese influence. This deep analysis raises questions about the future of U.S. foreign policy and its impact on global alliances.
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Strategy Replaces Moral Mission With Profit
- The new national security strategy drops the Cold War-era moral mission of defending democracy and human rights.
- It reframes U.S. purpose as maximizing economic and technological power for American benefit.
Economics Becomes Primary National Security
- The strategy centers economic and technological leadership as the chief source of national strength.
- Policies are explicitly geared toward making America wealthy and securing economic advantage.
Adversaries Fade From The Text
- The 2017 strategy focused on great-power competition; the new one largely omits detailed treatment of rogue states.
- North Korea and Iran receive minimal attention despite growing risks.