An Analysis of the "Reform Storm" within U.S. National Security Apparatus

Abstract

Since assuming office for the second time, Donald Trump has signed a significant number of executive orders in a remarkably short period, initiating transformations across various facets of American society. Particularly noteworthy is the Trump administration's overhaul of U.S. national security apparatus. This "reform storm" has deep ideological foundations, inextricably linked to the inherent requirements of Trump's "America First" policy, the long-held ambition of the Trump camp to purge the "deep state," and shifts in the domestic and international situation. In terms of concrete measures, the Trump administration has pursued reforms within the diplomatic, defense, and intelligence branches under the U.S. national security apparatus through organizational restructuring, personnel appointments, and budget reallocation. This "reform storm" will accelerate the transformation of the organizational culture within U.S. national security apparatus, propel changes in U.S. global strategic deployment, and potentially lead to greater domestic political turmoil within the United States.