Leaked US National Security Strategy Draft Reveals Plans to Reshape Europe and Global Alliances

Leaked US National Security Strategy Draft Reveals Plans to Reshape Europe and Global Alliances

A leaked, longer and previously unpublished draft of the United States National Security Strategy (NSS) is causing shockwaves across European capitals, after reports suggested the document outlines controversial plans to encourage the fragmentation of the European Union, redefine long-standing alliances, and create a new global power bloc.

A More Aggressive Version Than the Public NSS

According to multiple outlets, the leaked draft—described as far more expansive and provocative than the official 33-page NSS released by Washington—details a strategic vision termed “Make Europe Great Again.” The plan purportedly proposes that Austria, Hungary, Italy, and Poland be encouraged to shift away from the EU and align more closely with the United States.

The document also characterizes Europe’s immigration trends as contributing to “civilizational erasure,” language that has been widely criticized by European policymakers and diplomats.

Creation of a New Global ‘Core 5’ Bloc

Another major revelation from the leaked NSS draft is the proposal to establish a new security and diplomatic grouping known as the Core 5 (C5) — consisting of the United States, China, Russia, India, and Japan.

This group would serve as an alternative to traditional Western structures such as the G7, signaling a profound shift in Washington’s geopolitical priorities.

Foreign-policy analysts suggest that such an alignment would upend decades of US commitment to democratic-values-based alliances.

Reduced Reliance on NATO

Reports indicate that the leaked NSS draft outlines a plan for the US to rely less on NATO and more on select bilateral partnerships, marking a significant strategic departure at a moment when European defense cooperation remains pivotal.

European Leaders React Swiftly

The leak has triggered urgent responses across Europe:

• German Chancellor Friedrich Merz noted that while some US concerns may be “understandable,” Europe must accelerate independent defense capabilities.
• Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk publicly appealed to Washington, insisting: “Europe is your closest ally, not your problem.”
• In contrast, several Eurosceptic leaders welcomed the leaked strategy as validation for long-held political positions.

Diplomatic analysts warn that if authentic, the leaked draft reflects a deliberate US strategy to reshape European political cohesion, risking new friction within NATO and between Washington and Brussels.

White House Denies the Existence of an Alternate Draft

The White House has firmly denied the existence of any secret or alternative version of the NSS, dismissing the leaked document as misinformation and insisting that only the publicly released NSS reflects US policy.

Broader Context of US Information Leaks

This incident follows a series of high-profile leaks from US institutions in recent years, including group-chat leaks involving senior officials, which previously exposed internal strategic deliberations and triggered internal investigations.

Implications for Europe, France, and Global Security

If verified, the leak signals a historic reorientation of US global strategy—one that could redefine Europe’s security architecture, challenge EU unity, and reshape the world’s geopolitical landscape.

For France, the revelations are expected to revive debates on European strategic autonomy, defense readiness, and the future of transatlantic cooperation.