Talking Geopolitics George Friedman on Why Trump's New National Security Strategy is Here to Stay
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Dec 10, 2025 
George Friedman, Founder and Chairman of Geopolitical Futures, shares insights on America's transformative national security strategy. He discusses a departure from Cold War policies, emphasizing homeland security and economic relationships over military entanglements. Friedman highlights the focus on the Western Hemisphere, the evolving U.S.-China economic ties to reduce conflict, and the implications for Russia. He urges Europe to unite militarily or risk marginalization, while predicting a low chance of future administrations reversing this strategic shift.
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Cold War Framework Is Obsolete
- The Cold War framework that anchored US strategy for 80 years is now obsolete due to changes in Russia, Europe, and China.
- The new US strategy publicly shifts focus from defending Europe to prioritizing American interests and the Western Hemisphere.
Europe Is Prosperous Yet Divided
- Europe is prosperous but divided and unwilling to sacrifice national identity for unified defence responsibility.
- The US no longer finds it rational to indefinitely defend a self-sufficient yet fragmented Europe.
Prioritize Core National Interests
- Prioritize core national interests: US security, reduced exposure to foreign wars, and healthy economic ties.
- Put America's security and prosperity first, as the new strategy explicitly recommends.