Secretary of State Antony Blink
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The secretaries wrote in The Washington Post that the US is prioritizing restoring relations with other countries in the first months of President Biden
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The publication of the opinion comes as the first cabinet-level overseas visits are scheduled this week to Japan and South Korea, the secretaries noted, who said they “ wanted to explain why alliances are vital to our national security and how they perform for the American people. “
“Our alliances are what our military calls ‘force multipliers,’ wrote Blinken and Austin. “We can achieve much more with them than without them.”
“No country on earth has a network of alliances and partnerships like ours,” they continued. “It would be a huge strategic mistake to ignore these relationships. And it is wise use of our time and resources to adapt and renew them to ensure that they are as strong and effective as possible. “
Blinken and Austin wrote that the alliances with Japan and South Korea contribute to the ‘security and prosperity’ of the US and the world, including when it comes to determining the best response to threats from North Korea, global security challenges, climate change , cyber security and health. safety.
“As President Biden has said, the United States will be in the lead with diplomacy because it is the most effective way to meet the challenges we face today, only a few of which can be resolved by acting alone”, wrote the secretaries.
“At the same time, we will preserve the most powerful armed forces in the world, as they are a core source of our national – and collective – strength,” she added. “And we will work hard to renew our alliances and ensure they are fit for purpose of addressing the threats and opportunities of our time.”
Key members of Biden’s cabinet announced their support for international alliances after the former President Trump
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Under Trump, the US withdrew from various international organizations and agreements, including the Paris climate agreement, the Iran nuclear deal, and the World Health Organization.