At the international security conference “Manama Dialogue” held in Bahrain’s capital, Manama, U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced that the era of changing other nations’ governments—or pursuing a “regime change” policy—has come to an end. She stated that under Donald Trump’s leadership, Washington will no longer follow the path of toppling foreign governments or engaging in nation-building abroad. According to Gabbard, such policies over the decades have cost the United States vast amounts of money, countless lives, and have created more enemies than allies. She added that this approach has also posed new threats to U.S. national security.

According to an Associated Press report, Gabbard’s remarks align closely with President Trump’s recent statements during his Middle East visit. However, she cautioned that the new course will not be easy, though the Trump administration remains firmly committed to it. Gabbard described past U.S. foreign policies as failed and one-dimensional, noting that America repeatedly interfered in the internal politics of other nations. Analysts believe her comments mark a significant turning point in U.S. foreign policy—signaling that changing foreign governments is no longer a primary objective, while regional stability and pragmatic interests are now taking precedence.