One week before the end of his mandate, Joe Biden delivered a review speech on Monday on his foreign policy, demanding stronger American leadership and calling for continued efforts to maintain global stability. In this intervention, the Democrat multiplied the messages aimed at allies and rivals alike, while avoiding directly naming his successor, Donald Trump.
“America stronger”, a claimed leadership
Joe Biden welcomed the dominant position of the United States on the international scene, which he attributes to the efforts of his administration. “America is stronger, our alliances are stronger, our adversaries and competitors are weaker,” he said.
Reaffirming the central place of the United States in world affairs, he stressed that his mandate had made it possible to restore relations sometimes damaged by his predecessor, while consolidating the country’s historic alliances.
American strength against China
One of the notable moments of his speech was devoted to the Sino-American rivalry. Confident, Joe Biden brushed aside fears linked to the rise of China’s economic power “According to the latest forecasts, given the current trajectory […]they will never overtake us. Period,” he said.
This declaration demonstrates the president’s desire to reassure both public opinion and international partners about the sustainability of the economic role of the United States in the face of Beijing’s growing power.
The Ukrainian issue and the conflict in the Middle East
On the Ukrainian issue, Joe Biden insisted on the importance of maintaining support for kyiv against Russia. He underlined his administration’s determination: “When Putin launched the invasion, he thought he could conquer kyiv in a few days. The reality is that since the start of the war, the only one who went to kyiv was me, not him. » Stressing that “we cannot abandon” Ukraine, the president recalled the key role played by Washington in the military and humanitarian aid provided to the country.
Joe Biden also addressed the conflict in the Gaza Strip, another burning issue of his mandate. He indicated that a ceasefire agreement, coupled with a release of hostages held by Palestinian armed groups, was “on the verge” of being finalized, hinting at a possible truce in a conflict that has shaken the region in recent months.
A call for international unity
The outgoing president defended his multilateral and diplomatic approach. “Under my tenure, America has used its power to bring countries together, to increase our shared security and prosperity, to resist aggression, to resolve problems wherever possible through diplomacy, and to relentlessly defend democracy , civil and human rights,” he said.
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Finally, Joe Biden reserved part of his speech for the climate issue, attacking climate skeptics head-on. “They don’t even believe climate change is real. I think they come from another century. They are wrong. They are completely wrong. It is the greatest threat to humanity,” he said, referring to the urgency of the fight against global warming.
