International economic leadership is vital for US national security, and more

The US thinks of itself as the defender of the rules-based international order. On the security front, President Joe Biden’s administration has performed extraordinarily, leading the G7, Nato and close allies in a united response to Russia and other ‘western’ challenges, including through strong multilateral sanctions.

But when it comes to international economic policy, an area also critical for US national security, America is often not acting as a leader nor paying sufficient attention to foreign views. The US needs to invest more in this area.

To its credit, the administration has commendably used economic engagement with China to put a floor under US-China tensions. But from a broader international economic perspective, America is increasingly viewed as an uncertain, unreliable partner. Today’s newspapers are filled with questions about whether the US will deliver on military and economic aid to Ukraine.

 
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