Last month, the United States published a National Security Strategy that marked a clear departure from its post-Cold War policies.This week, a Pentagon Defense Strategy followed, echoing what was revealed by the White House.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listRooted in President Donald Trump’s “America First” approach, it prioritises homeland security and influence in the Western Hemisphere.The new strategy came as no surprise. Trump and his officials have been engaged in often-heated debates with close allies about what role the US is expected to play in their defence.So, what’s the fallout for America’s allies around the world?Presenter: James BaysGuests: Adam Clements – US foreign policy analyst and former Pentagon officialMarina Miron – Researcher with Defence Studies Department at King’s College LondonYoungshik Bong – Visiting professor at the Graduate School of International Studies at Yonsei University and adviser to South Korea’s Ministry of National DefencePublished On 25 Jan 202625 Jan 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2Share
