Last week, the US published its first National Security Strategy of the second Trump administration. It has deservedly received a lot of attention. It is an extraordinary document in a number of ways. What does it mean for Ireland and Europe? A lot in some respects and much less in others. Before looking at the content relevant to Ireland and our continent, it’s worth setting out why the strategy is important. The document reflects the shared views of those in the administration who make the foreign policy decisions that never reach the president’s desk. Its analysis is generally rigorous, with…

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