Rebecca Lissner

Rebecca Lissner, a senior fellow for U.S. foreign policy at the Council on Foreign Relations and a former National Security Council official, delves into the impact of Trump's National Security Strategy on U.S. foreign and defense policy. She critiques post-Cold War overreach while stressing the importance of retaining liberal order gains. Lissner highlights distinct shifts in the 2025 strategy, emphasizing economic priorities over military concerns, and warns against overlooking China's expanding influence in Latin America.