US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, December 3, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Brian Snyder |
President Trump described the strategy as a roadmap to ensuring that the United States remains the greatest and most successful nation in history and the home of freedom.
The strategy signals a stronger US military presence in the Western Hemisphere to address illegal migration, drug trafficking, and the rise of hostile actors, giving unprecedented attention to Latin America, the Caribbean, and neighboring regions.
On the Ukraine conflict, the document states that America’s core interest is to secure a rapid ceasefire and reduce the risk of confrontation between Russia and European nations.