President-elect Joe Biden envisions reconnecting with the international community and restoring the U.S.'s historical role as a world leader to be his top foreign policy priority. This he considers essential for promoting and protecting democratic values globally. To meet this goal, he has often spoken about rebuilding traditional alliances and reengaging with partners, especially in Europe and Asia. He promises to restore America's "moral leadership" and to host a global Summit for Democracy. Biden says his national security team embodies his core belief that "America is strongest when it works with its allies" and that his administration will reaffirm the U.S.'s commitments to its allies. This strategic policy shift was echoed recently by Congressman Jason Crow as he spoke at a Denver Council on Foreign Relations meeting. "America first" has been seen as "America alone," which Biden wants to bury. Foreign leaders have warmly welcomed Biden's signals, but to regain their confidence — after four years of erratic White House policies and being berated, coerced, threatened, and humiliated — will take time and patience. To begin, consider NATO: Trump has repeatedly undermined the 71-year-old military alliance and threatened to quit NATO. He has expressed his anger with NATO and publicly… Read full this story
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