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The secretaries wrote in The Washington Post that the US prefers to restore its relations with other countries in the early months of President Biden
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The candidate’s release comes as the first overseas cabinet visits to Japan and South Korea are scheduled, the secretaries said, adding that they ‘want to explain why alliances are essential to our national security and how they are to the American people. ”
“Our alliances are what our military calls ‘power multipliers,'” Blinken and Austin wrote. “We can achieve much more with them than we could have done without them.”
“No country on earth has a network of alliances and partnerships like ours,” they continued. ‘It would be a big strategic mistake to neglect these relationships. And it is a wise use of our time and resources to adapt and renew it, to ensure that they are as strong and effective as they can be. ‘
Blinken and Austin wrote that the alliances with Japan and South Korea contribute to the US and the world’s security and prosperity “, among other things when it comes to the best response to threats from North Korea, global security issues, climate change, cyber security and health. security.
“As President Biden said, the United States will lead with diplomacy, because it is the most effective way to meet the challenges we face today, few of which can be solved by acting alone,” the secretaries said. writing.
“At the same time, we will retain the most powerful armed forces in the world, as they are a core source of our national – and collective – power,” they added. “And we will work hard to renew our alliances and ensure that they are fit for the purpose of addressing the threats and opportunities of our time.”
Key members of Biden’s cabinet have expressed support for international alliances President Trump
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Under Trump, the U.S. has pulled out of several international organizations and agreements, including the Paris climate agreement, the Iran nuclear deal, and the World Health Organization.