‘A disturbing sign for allies’: Trump’s national security strategy raises red flags as Ottawa works on Canada’s response

The question of how Canada will adapt should be top of mind as Washington makes clear it's no longer interested in being a reliable security partner, says former CSIS analyst Stephanie Carvin.

U.S. President Donald Trump's foreign policy vision divides the globe between America, Russia, and China while ignoring much of the world, and 'sells out NATO,' says a former American diplomat. White House photograph by Daniel Torok

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BY STUART BENSON

December 17, 2025

Nearly two weeks after the release of United States President Donald Trump’s National Security Strategy, Canada’s response has been muted, despite resounding condemnation of the document from former ministers, diplomats, and national security experts.

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