The Biden administration’s attempt to compete with a re-emerging part of the world appears doomed, as the so-called “unipolar moment” can no longer be restored, say European observers commenting on the US president’s commitment to NATO and Build Back Better World pledges.
On Monday, President Joe Biden met with NATO leaders at the 2021 Brussels summit, where he described the US commitment to the military alliance as “a sacred obligation”. A final statement of the meeting emphasised the “threat” posed by Russia as well as the “challenges” caused by China.
Earlier, on Saturday, the US president and G7 member states announced the Build Back Better World (B3W) partnership – an apparent competitor to China’s multi-trillion-dollar Belt and Road initiative. Both announcements were made as the White House seeks to reaffirm to its allies that “America is back” at the helm of global politics.