Revealing changes in alliance-centered diplomatic strategy
US military posture review worldwide
Suspension of support for attacks in Yemen
No mention of North Korea
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[아시아경제 뉴욕=백종민 특파원] US President Joe Biden visited the State Department for the first time after taking office on the 4th (local time) and presented his foreign policy to the world. President Biden emphasized pressure on China, Russia and Myanmar, but did not mention North Korea or Iran.
President Biden spoke at the State Department this afternoon, saying, “The United States is back. The alliance of the United States is one of our greatest assets.” “The word to lead by diplomacy is once again shoulder to shoulder with alliances and key partners. It means that they are involved diplomatically.”
President Biden has spoken with the closest leaders of the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Japan, and South Korea for the past two weeks. Explained that it was for.
On this day, President Biden intensively announced changes in the foreign policy of the new government.
First of all, it announced that it would review the posture of US troops around the world again and stop relocating US troops stationed in Germany during this period. It is a policy that the US military will review the global posture of the US military, centered on Defense Minister Lloyd Austin, to ensure that the US military is properly aligned with foreign policy and national security priorities.
To this end, the Trump administration announced the suspension of the relocation of US troops to Germany during the review process.
President Biden has also launched active pressure on China, Russia and Myanmar, which are in conflict with the United States.
President Biden said of the Myanmar coup, “The Burmese military should give up its power, release detainees, remove restrictions on communications, and refrain from violence,” he said, encouraging the restoration of democracy.
He also criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin’s attempts to poison his opponent, Alexey Navali, and detention. President Biden called for Navalli’s immediate, unconditional release, saying, “I will not hesitate to charge a reasonable price and defend the interests of the United States in relation to Russia.”
President Biden also said to China, “We will compete with China on the basis of strength, “We are ready to cooperate when we are in the interests of the United States.” Earlier, White House National Security Council Adviser Jake Sullivan argued that “the United States must deal with violations of human rights and trade in China.”
Regarding the Middle East, President Biden said he would stop all support for offensive operations in Yemen, but that Saudi Arabia would continue to provide the support necessary to defend its sovereignty.
President Biden announced that he would raise the annual refugee limit to 125,000 and sign a presidential memorandum that should protect the rights of sexual minorities around the world.
Meanwhile, President Biden did not discuss North Korea or Iran in his speech.
New York = correspondent Baek Jong-min [email protected]
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