All articles tagged with #global alliances
A new NPR series examines the fracturing of the post-World War II liberal international order, highlighting the rise of authoritarian powers, shifting alliances, and the decline of US influence, while exploring how these changes may lead to a new global organization of international relations.
The G7 summit in Canada, marked by US absences and divisions, evolved into a broader G17 with invited nations, emphasizing a shift in global alliances and a focus on action over unity, with key issues like Ukraine, Iran, and global security addressed despite US objections and early US departure.
President Biden, alongside world leaders and veterans, will commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, drawing parallels between the historic fight against Nazism and current battles against authoritarianism, particularly in the context of the war in Ukraine. Biden's remarks will emphasize the importance of global alliances and NATO, contrasting his stance with that of former President Trump. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is also expected to attend, seeking further military support for Kyiv.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. of the Philippines is strengthening alliances with the United States and seeking support from a broader network of partners in response to escalating tensions in the South China Sea. With China asserting its claims on the crucial waterway, Marcos has pledged closer cooperation with Vietnam, clinched a maritime deal with Australia, and engaged in diplomacy in Europe. Analysts believe this flurry of diplomacy may help deter China, but also warn of increased risks of conflict that could draw in the United States, the Philippines' oldest treaty ally.
President Joe Biden insists that he is not trying to contain China as he strengthens ties with Beijing's rivals during his visit to Asia. Biden emphasized the importance of having a relationship with China that is transparent and mutually beneficial. His trip to Vietnam and India, both countries that border China, has raised concerns in Beijing. Biden's efforts to expand partnerships with Asian countries are framed as a means to promote economic growth and stability, rather than to hurt or help China. The visit to Vietnam marks a significant shift in global alliances, as the country was once a battleground during the Vietnam War.
President Joe Biden is traveling to the G-20 summit in New Delhi and then to Vietnam to strengthen ties with countries wary of China's aggression and grateful for economic benefits from the US-China trade war. Biden aims to reinforce America's regional position, promote a US-led global alliance, and challenge China's influence. However, the G-20 includes autocratic leaders like Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, raising questions about the reception of Biden's message. China's economic troubles and the US recovery from the pandemic will be key talking points, along with the need for reform in multilateral institutions to benefit developing nations. In Vietnam, Biden will focus on countering China's aggression in the South China Sea and strengthening strategic partnerships in Asia.
President Biden is embarking on a seven-day trip to Japan, Australia, and Papua New Guinea, aimed at countering China's growing political, military, and economic power. The trip is also focused on bolstering support for Ukraine, combating climate change, and tackling global inflation. Biden's visit to Japan will include a summit of the Group of Seven leading economies, where he and other leaders are expected to meet with survivors of the Hiroshima bombing. The trip comes at a time when tensions between the US and China are dangerously high, and experts warn that the two superpowers are on a dangerous path.