Editorial: The New York Times

• The Trump administration has drastically shifted the role and perceptions of US military power.
• War tactics have shifted from defense, deterrence and cooperation to aggression and arms sales for self profit.
• The Trump administration has downplayed the importance of alliances and fidelity to democratic values.
• Trump argues the strategic shift is justified by the increasing threat posed by China and Russia.
• The president has favored financial gains and downplayed the importance of soft power.
• The administration has discarded democratic values and principles for national interest.

Conclusion: Trump's focus on profits and disregard for democratic values threatens national security and the US's position as a global leader. There is an urgent need to revert to the strategies and approaches that led to the victory in the Cold War.

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