President-elect Joe Biden signalled he intends to steer the US away from the unilateralist "America First" agenda pursued by Donald Trump. Photo: ReutersPresident-elect Joe Biden says the United States will be "ready to lead" again on the global stage after he succeeds President Donald Trump in January, pledging to work together with Washington's allies abroad. "It's a team that reflects the fact that America is back - ready to lead the world, not retreat from it," Biden said at the event in his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware. The Biden team also gets access to federal office space, secure facilities for intelligence briefings and the succession plans for executive agencies. One of the first departments that Biden's team reached out to was the Pentagon, underscoring the importance of emphasising national security during the transition.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 24, 2020 18:56 UTC