The first year of President Donald Trump’s second term brought many significant changes to U.S. foreign policy, as the administration worked to reshape policy to fit its priorities and to respond to emerging challenges to U.S. interests. As the 2025 National Security Strategy laid out, the Trump administration’s tone and approach to the world departs from many long-held assumptions in American foreign policy.
School Authors: Joshua Shifrinson
Other Authors: Emma Ashford, Britta Crandall, H. A. Hellyer, Oriana Skylar Mastro