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Ahead of Trump's return, Biden approves national security memo on China, Iran, North Korea and Russia


Published on 2024-12-11 10:40:40 - PBS
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  • The memorandum was approved before Donald Trump takes office in January and it was shaped to help his team build its approach in dealing with the relationships involving America's most prominent adversaries and competitors.

President Joe Biden has approved a national security memorandum aimed at addressing the challenges posed by China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia, as reported by PBS NewsHour. This memo, which comes ahead of former President Donald Trump's return to the political spotlight, outlines strategies to counter these nations' activities that threaten U.S. interests and global stability. It focuses on enhancing deterrence, strengthening alliances, and ensuring a robust response to any aggressive actions from these countries. The document emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach involving diplomatic, military, economic, and technological measures to manage the multifaceted threats, including cyber warfare, nuclear proliferation, and regional destabilization efforts by these nations.

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