A new national security memo released by the White House effectively lays out a Biden doctrine on foreign affairs.
The memo does not dwell on the war in Ukraine or single out Putin by name, but it notes that"constraining a dangerous Russia" is a top priority for the United States.
The memo makes clear the U.S. is committed to increasing its involvement in the Indo-Pacific region, a nod to the administration's efforts to bolster America's cooperation with countries like Japan and Australia. Biden reinforced those ties during a summit with Southeast Asian leaders held in Washington earlier this year.
The emphasis on Europe is a concession that the war in Ukraine has occupied much of the administration's energy, making a full pivot to focus on Asia and other parts of the world an unrealistic goal for the time being.'s approach to global affairs. Trump pursued an"America First" doctrine that prioritized economic competition over longstanding alliances between the U.S. and its allies.
It also highlights"climate change, food insecurity, communicable diseases" and inflation as leading concerns for the U.S. and its allies. Tackling those challenges will require investments in theIt lays out a plan to"modernize and strengthen our military so it is equipped for the era of strategic competition," but does not offer details.
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