These actions align closely with the National Security Strategy of the United States of America, released by the White House in November 2025.
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At a high level, the strategy makes a clear shift away from managing a fully globalized system toward prioritizing control, resilience, and regional dominance where it matters most.
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The strategy emphasizes four main objectives:
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1. Reduce reliance on adversaries for energy, critical minerals, technology inputs, and industrial capacity.
2. Secure access to essential materials and infrastructure, either domestically or through tightly aligned partners.
3. Protect key geography and chokepoints — shipping lanes, airspace, energy routes, and strategic territory.
4. Use economic power alongside military force, including tariffs, sanctions, export controls, investment, and direct participation in strategic industries.
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A defining feature of current U.S. policy is an expanded Strategic Reserve approach — not limited to stockpiling materials, but increasingly expressed through equity stakes, project financing, and long-term offtake agreements across critical supply chains. While not named explicitly in the National Security Strategy, this approach aligns with its emphasis on supply-chain security and resilience.
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In practice, this has already included U.S. government stakes or direct backing in companies such as Intel (INTC) (advanced semiconductors), MP Materials (MP) (rare earths), United States Antimony (UAMY) (strategic metals), Lithium Americas (LAC) (battery materials), and Trilogy Metals (TMQ) (copper and zinc). The objective is to ensure continuity of supply during geopolitical stress rather than relying on global markets alone.
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How the strategy breaks the world down

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Western Hemisphere (highest priority).
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The strategy treats the Americas as the core security zone. Preventing hostile powers from controlling energy resources, shipping routes, or governments in the region is a top objective. Venezuela fits squarely here: energy reserves, proximity to U.S. trade routes, and foreign influence made it a direct concern.

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Asia-Pacific (systemic competition).
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China is framed as the primary long-term competitor, particularly in technology, manufacturing, and critical minerals. Export controls, tariffs, and reshoring efforts are aimed at reducing exposure to Chinese leverage — especially in rare earths, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing.

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Middle East (stability and energy security).
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The strategy emphasizes preventing nuclear proliferation, protecting energy markets, and avoiding regional wars that could disrupt global supply. Iran is central to this framework due to its nuclear program, missile capabilities, and role in oil markets.

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Arctic (emerging theater).
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The Arctic is treated as an emerging strategic zone due to shipping routes, early-warning systems, and untapped resources. Greenland’s location and materials place it directly within this category.

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