By: Sidra Shaukat
The United States’ 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS) is a document that has been written under the shadow of economic strain and military overreach, and it raises the slogan of “America First” while shifting the burden to partners and allies. The document was presented as a thoughtful adjustment of American priorities and speaks the language of restraint, fairness, and realism. However, underneath a confident tone, Washington is attempting to preserve primacy by redistributing the costs and risks of global order onto its allies, especially in Asia and Europe.
