Published: Jan 24, 2026, 16:21 IST | Updated: Jan 24, 2026, 16:21 IST
The Pentagon's 2026 National Defense Strategy marks a significant shift in US military priorities, focusing on homeland defense and China deterrence while reducing support to international allies. The strategy adopts a softer tone toward China and Russia compared to the Biden administration's approach, emphasizing border security as a national security priority and elevating Latin America through the "Trump Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine." The document represents a fundamental reorientation toward regional dominance and reduced global commitments.