The U.S. National Security Strategy released on Friday is a major statement of intent — one that sets the tone for the administration’s worldview and signals a more assertive approach toward the Western Hemisphere.

Here is a brief AI-generated audio summary of what the new NSS represents for Latin America. The takeaway is clear: this strategy marks a seismic shift, placing the region far higher on Washington’s strategic map — from critical minerals and energy transitions to governance, security cooperation, and countering external influence.

While the audio may contain inaccuracies, it captures the core direction of travel.

In an upcoming episode, we'll dive deeper into the implications of this shift at Sustainable LatAm.

Production: Sustainable LatAm

Presenters

• Andrew Thompson - International journalist & political-risk analyst with deep LatAm coverage (OBG, EIU, Latin News; ex-Head BBC Learning English).
• Alberto Souviron - International journalist and digital comms leader for EM investors; ex BBC/Newsweek/Lloyd’s Register.
• Julian Seydoux - AI-driven finance entrepreneur (FirmView AI, Fast Audit AI); ex-Moody’s/Consilium; cross-border EM & LatAm focus.