For three and a half years, President Biden and his aides have insisted that the United States is a Pacific power, and that its allies and partners in the region need not worry about Washington’s commitments.
Now Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken plans to deliver assurances in person across six nations, his most ambitious trip in the region.
Mr. Biden’s announcement last Sunday that he is no longer running for re-election sent shock waves around the world.
Many of America’s allies are especially concerned about a second Trump presidency, given that former President Donald J. Trump has constantly declared that those allies are conning the United States into providing military support.
They are uncertain if Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee, can beat him in November.
Persons:
Biden, Antony J, Blinken, Donald J, Trump, Kamala Harris
Organizations:
U.S, Trump, Democratic
Locations:
United States, Pacific, Vientiane, Laos