Changes in U.S. military policy under President D. Trump
https://doi.org/10.48137/2074-2975_2026_5_42
Abstract
The article examines the main changes in the U.S. military policy under the Trump administration. The author analyzes the formalization of Donald Trump’s military policy at the level of the key strategic planning documents (the National Security Strategy and the National Defense Strategy).
About the Author
D. Yu. Kaverin
Diplomatic Academy of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Kaverin Dmitry Yu. – postgraduate student
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Kaverin D.Yu. Changes in U.S. military policy under President D. Trump. Обозреватель–Observer. 2026;1(5):42-56. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.48137/2074-2975_2026_5_42
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