US Ends Regime Change Policy Under Trump Era
On Friday, October 31, 2025, Tulsi Gabbard, the U.S. Director of National Intelligence, addressed officials from across the Middle East at the Manama Dialogue in Bahrain, announcing a significant change in American foreign policy.
According to reports from the Associated Press, The Washington Post, and UNN, Gabbard declared that the United States’ long-standing strategy of "regime change or nation building" has officially ended under President Donald Trump. This statement was made at the annual security summit hosted by the International Institute for Security Studies and signals a major shift in U.S. international relations.
Tulsi Gabbard’s Critique of Past Policies
"For decades, our foreign policy has been trapped in a counterproductive and endless cycle of regime change or nation building," said Gabbard, a former Congresswoman from Hawaii and U.S. Army National Guard veteran.
She criticized the previous approach as a uniform strategy focused on overthrowing governments, imposing American governance models, intervening in poorly understood conflicts, and often leaving behind more enemies than allies.
"The results: Trillions spent, countless lives lost and in many cases, the creation of greater security threats."
Implications of the Policy Shift
- End of U.S.-led efforts in forced regime changes abroad.
- A move away from nation-building attempts following military interventions.
- Focus on a more tailored and context-aware foreign policy in future engagements.
This announcement reflects a broader realignment in America's approach to global security and diplomacy under the Trump administration.
Author's Summary
The U.S. government officially ends its policy of regime change and nation building under President Trump, aiming for a more strategic and less interventionist foreign policy.