These contrasting statements capture the prevailing tone of contemporary U.S.–China relations: a relationship defined not by partnership, but by managed distrust and strategic competition. The newly released National Security Strategy 2025 formalizes this shift, recalibrating Washington’s approach from comprehensive competition toward more targeted economic and technological rivalry against China. Since the Cold War, U.S. national security strategy has largely been shaped by

Oleh Dr. Surya Wiranto, SH MH[1] Penulis adalah purnawirawan Laksamana Muda TNI Angkatan Laut, Penasihat Indo-Pacific Strategic Intelligence (ISI), Anggota Senior Advisory Group IKAHAN Indonesia–Australia, Dosen Program Pascasarjana Keamanan Maritim Universitas Pertahanan Indonesia, Ketua Departemen Kejuangan PEPABRI, Anggota FOKO, Sekretaris Jenderal IKAL Strategic Centre (ISC) dan Direktur Eksekutif Lembaga Kajian Maritim Indonesia (IIMS). Beliau juga aktif sebagai Pengacar

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