US Ends Regime Change Policy Under Trump Era

On October 31, 2025, U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard addressed Middle Eastern officials at the Manama Dialogue in Bahrain, announcing a significant shift in American foreign policy. Speaking at the annual security conference organized by the International Institute for Security Studies, Gabbard confirmed that the United States had officially abandoned its long-standing strategy of regime change and nation-building under President Donald Trump.

Her remarks, reported by the Associated Press, The Washington Post, and UNN, marked what analysts called a historic break from decades of interventionism. Gabbard, a former congresswoman from Hawaii and veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard, spoke openly about the cost and consequences of such policies.

“For decades, our foreign policy has been trapped in a counterproductive and endless cycle of regime change or nation building,” Gabbard said. “It was a one-size-fits-all approach, of toppling regimes, trying to impose our system of governance on others, intervene in conflicts that were barely understood and walk away with more enemies than allies.”

“The results: Trillions spent, countless lives lost and in many cases, the creation of greater security threats.”

Context and Implications

The statement aligns with President Trump’s broader emphasis on prioritizing U.S. national interests over foreign interventions.
Experts suggest this shift could redefine American engagement strategies in global conflict zones.
The announcement was received with cautious optimism by several regional diplomats at the summit.

Summary

Tulsi Gabbard’s declaration in Bahrain marked a definitive end to Washington’s era of regime change, solidifying a major transformation in U.S. foreign policy under President Trump.

Author’s Summary: Gabbard’s speech confirmed America’s decisive move away from decades of regime change, signaling a pragmatic, interest-first direction for U.S. diplomacy.

Evrim Ağacı — 2025-11-01