United States President Donald Trump is outlining a new national security strategy that refocuses the US’s relationship with the rest of the world, essentially implementing his “America First” mantra on a global scale. While the administration often says that “America First” does not mean “America Alone,” the national security strategy to be presented by Trump will make clear that the United States will stand up for itself even if that means acting unilaterally or alienating others on issues like trade, climate change and immigration, according to people familiar with the strategy. The draft emphasises that US economic security is national security and that economic security must be ensured with military might. The senior officials said the document refers to China as a “strategic competitor,” rather than the stronger accusation of “economic aggression” previewed last week by National Security Adviser H.R. The strategy document will not make explicit reference to Russian attempts to meddle in the US political system, but an official said it would highlight the importance of ensuring the resilience of US democratic institutions.

Source: Pakistan Today December 18, 2017 15:11 UTC