Torrey Taussig
The United States president, Joe Biden, has made restoring alliances and partnerships a central feature of his foreign-policy agenda. As he arrives in Europe for the first overseas trip of his presidency, the time is ripe for the transatlantic relationship to advance an agenda of democratic resilience.
Strengthening policy co-ordination on Russia and China will be central to this agenda although transatlantic partners are not expected to be in lockstep with him on every issue. Instead of lamenting where our approaches toward Moscow and Beijing may diverge, however, the US and its European partners should take advantage of renewed diplomatic engagement to make progress on defending democratic values at home and abroad.
CHINA TASK FORCE WRAPS: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s China task force, which was charged with finding ways to focus the Defense Department more effectively on countering China, has wrapped up its work and provided recommendations that are mostly classified.
"The efforts I am directing today will improve the Department s ability to revitalise our network of allies and partners, bolster deterrence, and accelerate the development of new operational concepts, emerging capabilities, future force posture, and a modernised civilian and military workforce," Austin said.
The location for the DoD regional center has yet to be determined, but the Alaska delegation has been advocating for its development in Alaska, said Nate Adams, press secretary for