Biden touts stronger alliances and a robust stance on China, summarising his foreign policy
The President of the USA, Joe Biden, delivered a speech in Washington, summarising his foreign policy. Biden emphasised that American alliances are currently stronger, and the position against China is more robust than four years ago.
On Monday, President Joe Biden delivered a speech summarising his foreign policy. The president stated, "Compared to four year ago America is stronger. Our alliances are stronger. Our adversaries and competitors are weaker."
Biden highlighted that his administration leaves his successor with "a very strong hand to play." He underscored that his administration leaves a solid foundation for the next leadership. The United States is being handed over with stronger alliances, weakened and pressured adversaries, a restored global leadership position, and a nation no longer engaged in war. He also noted that the country is better equipped to face future challenges and outpace competitors.
The President also addressed the challenges facing the USA, such as the war in Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, competition in the Indo-Pacific region, and the threat from North Korea. Take Russia, for example. "When Putin invaded Ukraine, he thought he'd conquer Kyiv in a matter of days. The truth is, since that war began I'm the only one that stood in the center of Kyiv, not him, Putin never has," emphasised Biden.
The future with AI and green energy
Biden pointed out the importance of artificial intelligence and the green energy transition for the future of the USA. - On artificial intelligence, we are the lead. We must stay in the lead. We must not offshore artificial intelligence, as he once did with computer chips and other critical technologies, as we did with computer chips and other critical technologies.
President Biden underscored that the transition to clean energy is underway and emphasized the need for the United States to compete with China. He noted that China is working to dominate clean energy production and control critical material supply chains to secure the future market and create new dependencies. Biden stressed that it is essential for the United States to succeed in this competition.
The President also referred to negotiations in Qatar regarding a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, stressing that his team is "pushing hard" to finalise them. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan noted that the agreement could be reached "within the next few hours or days." Biden's speech was one of the last major appearances of his presidency. On Wednesday, he will deliver a farewell address from the Oval Office in the White House at 19:00 GMT.
