Washington: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has officially appointed Florida Representative Mike Waltz as his national security advisor, marking a significant addition to his administration's team. Trump praised the Green Beret veteran as a "tremendous" advocate for his administration's "peace through strength" strategy, emphasizing Waltz's alignment with his foreign policy goals. According to Yonhap News Agency, Trump's announcement follows reports of his offer to Waltz for the White House advisor role, a position that does not require Senate confirmation. Waltz, with 27 years of service in the U.S. Army and National Guard, has extensive experience from multiple combat tours across Afghanistan, the Middle East, and Africa. His appointment is being closely watched by U.S. allies and partners, keen to understand the incoming administration's approach to international relations and global security challenges. Waltz has been a vocal supporter of Trump's "America First" foreign policy, aligning with the presi dent-elect on key issues like illegal immigration, support for Ukraine, and NATO contributions to collective defense. Known for his hawkish stance on China, Waltz has advocated for a full U.S. boycott of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and criticized China's human rights record. He has also called for increased cooperation with shipbuilding industries in South Korea, Japan, and Europe to counter China's maritime dominance. In an article for RealClear Defense, Waltz highlighted the need for a mix of U.S. and allied shipbuilding efforts to compete with China's shipbuilding capacity. His views suggest potential for increased collaboration with South Korean shipbuilders under Trump's administration. As the first Green Beret elected to Congress and a former policy advisor at the White House and Pentagon, Waltz's appointment signals a strong commitment to advancing Trump's policy agenda, which could pressure allies to bolster their security efforts while reducing U.S. involvement abroad. Waltz's military backgro und includes graduation from the Virginia Military Institute and receiving four Bronze Stars, two for Valor, for his combat service. His influence is expected to shape Trump's foreign policy and reinforce the "America First" agenda in the coming years.