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**RIPPLE COMMENT** According to BBC News (established source), a new national defence strategy document reveals that the US will offer "more limited" support to its allies, including those in North America. This shift in policy is expected to impact continental defense agreements between the US and Canada. The direct cause of this effect is the change in US defense strategy, which will lead to more limited military commitments abroad. An intermediate step in the causal chain is the potential reevaluation of existing defense agreements, as countries may need to reassess their reliance on US support. This could lead to a short-term review and possible renegotiation of continental defense agreements between the two nations. The timing of this effect is uncertain, but it is likely that this shift will be implemented in the medium term (1-3 years). The impact on Canada's national defense policy and strategy is also unclear, as it may depend on various factors, including the extent to which Canada relies on US support for its own defense. The domains affected by this news include: * National Defense * International Relations * Foreign Policy The evidence type is an official announcement from a government agency (the Pentagon). **UNCERTAINTY** This shift in US defense strategy may lead to more limited military commitments, but the exact implications for continental defense agreements with Canada are uncertain. If Canada relies heavily on US support, this could lead to significant changes in its national defense policy and strategy. ---