Biden’s national security plan shows more concern for China than Russia

The 48-page document, which was delayed by the Ukraine crisis, does not include any major changes in thinking and does not offer any major new principles for Biden’s foreign policy. Instead, the document highlights the White House’s view that US leadership is the key to overcoming global threats such as climate change and the rise of authoritarian regimes.

Even after Russian invasionChina represents the most consequential challenge to the global order, it states. If America hopes to maintain its influence around the world, it must win the economic arms race with the superpower.

“The People’s Republic of China has the intention and, increasingly, the potential to reshape the international order in one’s favor, which tilts the global playing field to its advantage, even as the United States continues to suppress competition among our countries. Committed to managing responsibly,” National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said Wednesday in a preview of the policy.

Sullivan said the US must manage relations with China to address international challenges affecting people everywhere, including climate change, food insecurity, communicable diseases, terrorism, energy transition and inflation.

Biden has yet to resolve some major foreign policy debates, including tariffs on Chinese goods set up by his predecessor Donald Trump, which have cost US importers billions, and worsening ties with longtime ally Saudi Arabia. Newcomers brought in high relief by Russia’s actions are faced. Arab and India’s dependence on Russian energy.

Sullivan echoed Biden’s comments from earlier in the week that the US was “re-evaluating” its relationship with Saudi Arabia after OPEC announced last week that it would cut its oil production target over US objections .

The administration is expected to send the strategy to Congress at the same time it presents its proposed budget. This happened on 28 March.

Sullivan said the Ukraine crisis delayed but did not “fundamentally change” Biden’s approach to foreign policy. However, it does serve as a real-world example of policy in action, he said.

“I believe it presents in vibrant color the key elements of our approach – the emphasis on the ally, the importance of strengthening the hands and the democratic world, standing up for fellow democracies and democratic values.”

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