Lloyd Austin on Foreign Policy

	Lloyd Austin on Foreign Policy

Prioritize China as number one pacing challenge

The Department will prioritize China as our number one pacing challenge and develop the right operational concepts, capabilities, and plans to bolster deterrence and maintain our competitive advantage. We will ensure that our approach toward China is coordinated and synchronized to advance our priorities, integrated into domestic and foreign policy in a whole-of-government strategy, strengthened by our alliances and partnerships, and supported on a bipartisan basis in Congress. Source: USNI News on 2021 Biden Administration , Mar 4, 2021

Allies and partners are one of our greatest strategic assets

Our allies and partners are a force multiplier and one of the greatest strategic assets we have in protecting our Nation. As we face complex challenges that span across borders, our success will depend on how closely we work with our friends around the world to secure our common interests and promote our shared values. We cannot meet our responsibilities alone, nor should we try. Rather, we will consult with our allies and partners and, when appropriate, we will act together. Source: USNI News on 2021 Biden Administration , Mar 4, 2021

China most significant challenge going forward

During his confirmation hearing, Austin called China "the most significant challenge going forward," adding that Russia, though "in decline," was also a challenge. Source: CNN, "Pentagon Chief," on Biden Cabinet , Feb 5, 2021

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