Biden doctrine replaces ‘America first’ with ‘diplomacy first’

Published February 4, 2021 10:36pm ET



President Biden delivered a broad reset of America’s place in the world, putting diplomacy at the heart of his foreign policy on Thursday as he signaled to allies Washington is ready to resume its role as a global leader.

If that wasn’t a clear enough repudiation of his predecessor’s “America first” approach, he also promised to stand up to Russia, raise limits on immigration quotas, and end American support for the Saudi-led military offensive in Yemen.

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.