U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a press conference as President Donald Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth listen at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Fla., on Jan. 3, 2026. Joe Raedle/Getty Images
Commentary
On Dec. 5, 2025, the president of the United States announced a new national security strategy. Each successive U.S. administration issues such a document at the beginning of its term, forcing a reassessment of national security at least every four years. It is a foundational exercise for government and for the public.
