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US intelligence agencies see isolationism, weakening Western order as threats

WASHINGTON - A national intelligence strategy released Tuesday warns that growing isolationism and efforts to weaken Western alliances pose long-term threats to U.S. security and are exacerbating challenges for U.S. intelligence agencies.

The 36-page analysis marks the latest sign of discord between the nation's spy services and President Donald Trump. The intelligence community has repeatedly clashed with Trump in the past over the president's pronouncements when they've conflicted with agencies' conclusions.

The National Intelligence Strategy, which is intended to guide officials for the next four years, does not name

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