Russia - a Persistent Threat: The U.S. Updates Its National Defense Strategy 0 16

The U.S. has updated its National Defense Strategy. The document outlines the priorities and new approaches of the Department of Defense regarding countries in Europe, the West, and the Asia-Pacific region. It is noted that Russia is identified as a persistent threat to the countries on NATO's eastern flank, while deterring China is one of the priorities.

Thus, the Strategy states that the priority of U.S. national defense becomes the protection of its own territory rather than Europe. Additionally, the U.S. intends to maintain control over key territories in the Western Hemisphere to achieve "adherence to the Monroe Doctrine in our time."

According to the document, one of the priorities of the U.S. national defense strategy becomes the Asia-Pacific region. The U.S. aims to deter China, while its approach does not imply regime change or open conflict. Furthermore, the U.S. will not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons.

The Strategy emphasizes that Washington intends to carry out a large-scale modernization of its nuclear forces.