“We know China is working across the U.N. system to drive an authoritarian agenda that stands in opposition to the founding values of the institution — American values,” the a 35-year State Department veteran plans to say during her confirmation hearing, according to the news outlets. … [Read more...] about Biden UN nominee vowing to push back against China
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BIden UN pick promises to counter China’s ‘authoritarian agenda’ and regrets 2019 speech
"When America shows up, when we are consistent and persistent, when we exert our influence in accordance to our value, the United Nations can be an indispensable institution for advancing peace, security and our collective well-being," she said. "If instead we walk away from the table, and allow others to fill the void, the global community suffers — and so do American interests." … [Read more...] about BIden UN pick promises to counter China’s ‘authoritarian agenda’ and regrets 2019 speech
Fauci: ‘Not productive’ to rehash Trump handling of pandemic: ‘Let’s look forward’
DR. ANTHONY FAUCI: We need to take it very seriously. The U.K. strain, which is one that has a certain set of mutations, is already in 25 or more states in the United States. It has been shown, according to the work that we're doing [and] by our colleagues in the U.K, to be more transmissible ... With regard to the vaccines that we're using, there does not seem to be any negative impact on the ability of the vaccine to protect against the U.K. strain ... … [Read more...] about Fauci: ‘Not productive’ to rehash Trump handling of pandemic: ‘Let’s look forward’
Blinken takes US diplomacy helm, vows to revamp State Dept
Despite promising renewed American leadership and an emphasis on shoring up strained ties with allies in Europe and Asia, Blinken told lawmakers at his confirmation hearing that he agreed with many of Trump’s foreign policy initiatives. He backed the so-called Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and several Arab states, and a tough stance on China over human rights and its assertiveness in the South China Sea. … [Read more...] about Blinken takes US diplomacy helm, vows to revamp State Dept
Renewed US-Russia nuke pact won’t fix emerging arms threats
Although Russia is America's most willing partner, arms control may no longer be addressed solely by Moscow and Washington, whose nuclear arsenals were largely the only ones that counted during the Cold War. In that period, U.S. war planners viewed China's relatively small nuclear force as a subset of Russia's rather than as a major threat in its own right. Space and cyber weapons were distant problems but are now in the forefront. … [Read more...] about Renewed US-Russia nuke pact won’t fix emerging arms threats
