Cosmopolitics by Elise Labott

Cosmopolitics by Elise Labott

Power without purpose

Trump's National Security Strategy identifies real problems, but ignores what made America power legitimate

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Elise Labott
Dec 09, 2025
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My take on the Trump administration’s National Security Strategy is below. I hope you will join me and Barbara Starr TODAY at 11am ET/8a PT to discuss the NSS, developments on Venezuela and controversy over Pete Hegseth’s leadership. If you caught our last conversation, you know Barbara’s analysis is informed, sharp and essential. If you have a question for our conv…

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