Net Assessment A New National Security Strategy for the Trump Administration
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Nov 21, 2024 The hosts delve into the challenges faced by the Trump administration's national security team in resetting America's strategic mindset. They examine the concept of a successful overmatch strategy and the necessary tradeoffs for achieving combat victories. The conversation touches on international relations, including Indonesia's stance on the South China Sea and grievances regarding proposed military base name changes. The discussion also highlights the EU's funding for defense initiatives and the implications of U.S. military support for Ukraine and the Philippines.
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Overmatch Strategy
- Nadia Schadlow, author of the 2017 National Security Strategy, advocates for "overmatch" in great power competition.
- This involves achieving decisive advantages militarily, politically, and economically, rather than just focusing on military might.
Primacy's End
- Schadlow's new strategy differs from the 2017 NSS by acknowledging that U.S. primacy has passed.
- This realistic view accepts the decline in relative U.S. power and the growth of adversaries.
The Role of Allies
- Allies are crucial for an overmatch strategy, providing the U.S. with broader political and economic leverage.
- However, there's uncertainty about the incoming administration's true stance on alliances and their role.