Biden Advocates Alliance-Centered Diplomacy: "The Era of Appeasing Dictators Is Over"

Biden Declares Return to Traditional Alliance-Centered Diplomacy Approach

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Joe Biden, the Democratic presidential candidate in the United States, advocated diplomacy centered on alliances. He defined the diplomacy of the incumbent President Donald Trump as one that panders to dictators, signaling a change in U.S. foreign policy.

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On the 20th (local time), Biden delivered his acceptance speech for the presidential nomination at the Chase Center in Wilmington, Delaware, stating, "I will be a president who stands with allies and friends," and added, "I will make it clear to our enemies that the days of pandering to dictators are over."

This indicates a complete revision of the approach taken by President Trump, who had attempted to resolve diplomatic issues through personal relationships and dialogues with so-called 'strongmen' such as Xi Jinping, President of China, Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, and Kim Jong-un, Chairman of North Korea.

In fact, President Trump had been engaged in a tug-of-war over defense cost issues with NATO member countries in Europe, as well as South Korea and Japan. This has led to criticism that the existing U.S. alliance structure is being completely overturned.

Biden's remarks are interpreted as a break from President Trump's foreign policy direction and a move to restore traditional relationships with U.S. allies.

Vice President Biden criticized President Trump, saying, "The president refuses to take responsibility, refuses to lead, blames others, panders to dictators, and fans the flames of hatred and division."

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