Van Jackson

Join Van Jackson, a foreign policy commentator, and Julia Gledhill, a national security researcher, as they dissect the Trump administration’s National Security Strategy. They highlight the document's shift towards a civilizational narrative and its implications for U.S. diplomacy, notably the neglect of democratic values. Jackson critiques its mixed signals on China while Gledhill exposes contradictions between rhetorical goals and military strategies, raising concerns about an imperial tone and increased military presence in Latin America.