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Experts: The new U.S. National Security Strategy 

U.S. President Donald Trump’s new U.S. National Security Strategy is raising concerns among many U.S. allies, particularly in Europe.  
Published: 10 December 2025

These experts can comment on this subject:  

Maria Popova, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Jean Monnet Chair, can speak about how the future of NATO will be affected, whether this shift may lead to an increase in conscription in European countries and the potential rise of far-right leaders in Europe.  

Maria.popova [at] mcgill.ca (·¡²Ô²µ±ô¾±²õ³ó)Ìý

Vincent Rigby, the Slater Family Professor of Practice at the Max Bell School of Public Policy can speak about what the U.S. National Security Strategy means for the transatlantic alliance, Canadian foreign policy and Canada's relationship with Europe. National Security Strategy means for the transatlantic alliance, Canadian foreign policy and Canada's relationship with Europe. 

Before coming to ³ÉÈËVRÊÓÆµ, he spent 30 years in a variety of departments and agencies in Canada’s Public Service, including the Privy Council Office, Global Affairs Canada and the Department of National Defence. His career focused on security and intelligence, foreign policy, defence and development issues.   

vincent.rigby [at] mcgill.ca (·¡²Ô²µ±ô¾±²õ³ó)Ìý  

Jennifer Welsh, Professor, Department of Political Science, Director, Max Bell School of Public Policy, Canada 150 Research Chair in Global Governance and Security, can speak about what the U.S. National Security Strategy means for the transatlantic alliance, Canadian foreign policy and Canada's relationship with Europe. National Security Strategy means for the transatlantic alliance, Canadian foreign policy and Canada's relationship with Europe. 

Jennifer.welsh [at] mcgill.ca (·¡²Ô²µ±ô¾±²õ³ó)Ìý

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