Battle Lines More Russia, less China and no Europe: Trump’s new security strategy unveiled
Dec 8, 2025
Kim Darroch, a former British diplomat with deep expertise in transatlantic relations, discusses Trump's radical National Security Strategy. He reveals how the strategy dismisses long-standing alliances, particularly condemning Europe while favoring Russia. Darroch highlights the strategy's criticism of Europe’s decline and its implications for US support in Ukraine. They also explore the tough stance on China, emphasizing Taiwan’s strategic role and the necessity for increased European defense spending amidst these geopolitical shifts.
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A Radical Rewriting Of US Foreign Policy
- The Trump National Security Strategy repudiates seven decades of US foreign policy and prioritizes power over rules.
- It reframes rivals and regions into spheres of influence, deprioritising traditional multilateralism.
Europe Cast As Declining Strategic Liability
- The NSS singles out Europe for harsh critique, warning of 'civilisational erasure' within 20 years if trends continue.
- It lists migration, low birth rates and erosion of national identity as strategic liabilities.
Darroch's Diplomatic Career Snapshot
- Lord Kim Darroch recounts a 43-year diplomatic career focusing on Europe and national security.
- He served as British ambassador in Washington from early 2016 to mid-2019, spanning Obama and Trump administrations.
