Friends of the U.S. Ought to Help Biden Succeed
Rather than focusing on parochial interests, America’s allies should do their part to manage threats and revive multilateralism.
Fixing the world isn’t a job for one country.
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For America’s friends around the world, the election of Joe Biden comes as a relief. It should also be a call to action.
Washington’s once and future partners are right to celebrate. Biden’s national security team is competent and anchored by committed multilateralists. The president-elect has promised to revitalize U.S. alliances and lead coalitions to confront challenges such as climate change and the rise of China. After President Trump’s unremitting barrage of slights, insults, blackmail and threats, U.S. allies can expect a friendlier reception and much steadier leadership from a Biden White House.