U.S. Strategy Shifts Focus Away From Middle East

A new U.S. national security strategy document declares a major shift in American foreign policy priorities. It states that the Middle East will no longer dominate long-term planning or daily operations. "The days in which the Middle East dominated American foreign policy in both long-term planning and day-to-day execution are thankfully over," the document says. This change signals a strategic pivot. The U.S. will likely concentrate more resources on other global regions and challenges. The strategy outlines the Trump administration's view of global competition. It identifies rival powers and extremist groups as key threats to American interests.