Armenia’s ruling elite does not align with new US National Security Strategy

The new US National Security Strategy (NSS), unveiled by President Donald Trump’s administration, is not simply a document but a fundamental declaration marking the end of the unipolar era that began with the dissolution of the USSR. By abandoning the role of “global policeman” that maintained world order and claimed interests in every corner of the globe, Washington is effectively acknowledging the return of a world divided into spheres of influence. This shift, rooted in the ideology of “America First,” requires smaller states—including Armenia—to immediately and rationally reassess their foreign policy priorities and strategies.

At the heart of the NSS lies a “Monroe Doctrine 2.0,” which unequivocally defines the Western Hemisphere as the exclusive domain of US dominance, aimed at preventing competitors—above all China—from entering the American sphere of influence. At the same time, this strategy drastically reduces direct US political and military involvement in a number of processes across Greater Eurasia, delegating to allies, including NATO, a significantly greater share of responsibility for their own security.

This strategic pivot provoked sharp reactions. In Europe, the NSS was perceived as a direct political attack, containing extremely harsh language about a “civilizational crisis” on the continent. As Politico noted, these statements sparked “rage and bewilderment” among European officials, highlighting Brussels’ actual impotence and the end of the era of American guarantees of European stability. In Moscow, however, the document was received with cautious positivity. By softening its rhetoric toward Russia and focusing on long‑term containment of China, Washington declared its intention to “restore strategic stability.” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that the document “largely coincides with our vision,” pointing out that for the first time since the collapse of the USSR, the US is effectively recognizing Russia’s legitimate strategic interests in Eurasia. America’s goal is to ensure managed stability in the region through pragmatic dialogue with Moscow, avoiding uncontrolled escalation.

For Armenia, positioned at the crossroads of strategic interests, these geopolitical changes demand an immediate and critical reassessment of foreign policy.

The new NSS marks the end of illusions and the beginning of an era of harsh geopolitical independence. Armenia’s future depends directly on the emergence of a political elite capable of adequately evaluating these shifts and building a policy based not on idealism, but on the pragmatic safeguarding of national interests.

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