A New National Security Strategy for the Trump Administration

Chris, Melanie, and Zack discuss how and if the new Trump
national security team can help America reset its strategic
mindset. What would a successful overmatch strategy look like, in
action? How would it differ from the strategy of the last four
years? Can the United States mobilize the resources necessary to
“ensure lopsided victories over the enemy in combat.”? And what
tradeoffs would the United States and its partners need to make?
Grievances for Donald Trump, for his plan to use recess
appointments, and for his stated desire to rename U.S. military
bases after loser Confederates, and to Indonesia’s President
Prabowo Subianto for some confusing statements about security in
the South China Sea. Attas to President Biden for lifting
restrictions on Ukraine’s use of U.S. weapons against targets in
Russia, to the EU for freeing up more funds that can be used for
defense, and to France for approving a $438 million aid package
to help the Philippines enhance their maritime security
capabilities, and for training Ukrainian forces.


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