Letters from an American December 5, 2025
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Dec 6, 2025 The podcast dives into the newly released 2025 National Security Strategy, highlighting its dramatic departure from post-World War II foreign policy. It discusses the rejection of international institutions, portraying them as harmful to America. Notable themes include a trend toward spheres of influence, a conciliatory stance toward Russia, and a focus on economic dominance in Latin America. Critics describe the strategy as propaganda, signaling the end of the traditional transatlantic relationship. Overall, it's a profound shift in U.S. diplomatic priorities.
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Break With The Post‑WWII Order
- The 2025 National Security Strategy abandons the post‑WWII rules‑based order in favor of a new vision.
- It frames international institutions and alliances as undermining American character and sovereignty.
Cultural Renewal As Security Policy
- The document links America’s greatness to restoring “spiritual and cultural health” and traditional families.
- It rejects global institutions and immigration as threats to that cultural vision.
Echoes Of Extremist Symbols
- The document uses language observers connected to white supremacist symbols and slogans.
- It promises to block international bodies and foreign powers from undermining U.S. sovereignty.