Washington.- In his first speech National Security Strategy From his second term as president Donald Trump Puts emphasis on it latin america In a document that has already sparked reactions, he deepened his criticism of Europe, Washington’s historical partner, when he stated that the continent faces “the dangerous possibility of the disappearance of civilization.”
The document, which all North American leaders must publish during their government as required by Congress, defines the Constitution The Pole’s foreign policy guidelines known as “America First” (America First) and He confirms that Washington will address the redirection of the global military presence to focus on risks in the Western Hemisphere.which includes Use “Deadly force” To combat drug trafficking in Latin America Economic competition with China While providing few details about its strategy towards… Russia.
“In everything we do, we put America first,” Trump wrote in the introduction to the document, which he called. “A roadmap to ensure America remains the greatest and most successful country in human history.”
“Gone are the days when the United States held the entire world order as if it were an atlas.”The text confirms that the government will seek to “protect our homeland” by working with partners to do so “Control immigration, stop the flow of drugs, and enhance stability and security on land and at sea.”
Moreover, he urges NATO to reconsider its openness to new members. The document indicates that one of the Trump administration’s priorities is: “End the perception and avoid the reality that NATO is an ever-expanding alliance.”. The strategy also stipulates this Europe must “take primary responsibility for its own defence.”
The document published Thursday evening should be replaced “National Defense Strategy” From the Pentagon. It is expected that the Minister of Defense will present it soon. Pete Hegseth, This provides more details about Washington’s military goals and programs.
The White House text warns against this Europe is on its way to becoming “unknown” due to immigration policies Which he claims undermines the national identities of European countries. He emphasizes that US policy should aim to help Europe “Correct its current course” in the coming decades.
A large European majority wants peace, but this desire is largely not translated into policy Because of the sabotage of democratic processes by those governments“The Trump document notes that this is strategically important for the United States precisely because European countries cannot reform if they fall into a political crisis.”
The international strategy of the new Trump administration He strongly criticizes European efforts to end the war in Ukraine He warns against that The continent is threatened by “the erosion of civilization” If it does not modify its immigration policies.
The United States, the text says, “is At odds with European officials who have unrealistic expectations about war, Supported by unstable minority governmentsMany of them trample the basic principles of democracy to suppress dissent.
At the same time, it is considered that Washington has a “fundamental interest” in this “Negotiating a quick cessation of bombing Hostilities in Ukraine“ And “consolidating strategic stability with Russia,” without providing further clarifications about the future strategic approach to the relationship between Washington and Moscow.
On the other hand, the document states that some NATO countries will soon become “Most of them are non-European.” And frank His support for right-wing and far-right parties Which has increased on the continent. “The growing influence of European national parties“This actually calls for great optimism,” he noted, without naming anyone in particular, but referring to National spaces that reject immigration.
Trump did not hide his contempt for European political leaders He has repeatedly pressured them to bend to his will on NATO financing, trade, tariffs, and other economic matters. Vice President J.D. Vance A He criticized major European political parties in a speech in Munich in February, He urged them to end the isolation of far-right parties across the continent.
But the document published on Thursday is the clearest statement yet about how the US president wants his foreign policy to look. It is a wake-up call for other nationalist politicians to reform their political systems. He repeats the language of the call great substitution theory, It is a national conspiracy theory that some of his senior advisors embrace and warn against A deliberate effort to replace white residents with non-white immigrants.
The first reaction from Europe came from the Foreign Minister Germany, Johan WadfallWho said that? Your country does not need “external advice”In a clear message to Trump.
“I think so Issues related to freedom of expression or organizing our free societies “It has no place (in the strategy) anyway, at least as far as Germany is concerned.”
The document published by the Trump administration also represents a clear contradiction with the strategy presented by the US government in 2022 Joe Bidenwhich was condemned Russia’s “brutal and unprovoked war” against Ukraine He cited “containing Russia” as a priority.
On the other hand, the strategy advances Trump As a modernizer of the Monroe Doctrinewhich was announced two centuries ago, in which the United States declared that Latin America was out of the reach of the competing powers, European at the time.
Washington will readjust its “global military presence” To confront urgent threats in our hemisphereAnd staying away from scenarios whose relative importance to US national security has diminished in recent decades or years.
In general, Washington seeks to put an end to mass migration in the world – not just in Europe – and to improve border controls “The essential element of American security”according to the document.
“The era of mass migration must end. The new strategy states that “border security is a key component of national security.”
“We must protect our country from invasions, Not only against uncontrolled migration“But also against cross-border threats such as terrorism, drugs, espionage and human trafficking.”
The document also states this The Middle East is no longer a central axis North American foreign policy is focused on trying to stop China’s advance.
“The days when the Middle East dominated foreign policy Fortunately, the long-term planning and day-to-day implementation has been completed.” “Historical reason” In the American interest.
Agence France-Presse and New York Times