The Daily 'The Interview': Antony Blinken Insists He and Biden Made the Right Calls
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Jan 4, 2025 Antony Blinken, the outgoing Secretary of State under President Biden, reflects on his tenure marked by international conflict. He defends his decisions regarding the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, arguing that these positions strengthened America. Blinken emphasizes the complexity of the Gaza conflict and the humanitarian crisis, as well as the importance of continued military and diplomatic support for Ukraine. He also discusses leadership challenges, aging concerns in the White House, and lessons learned from U.S. foreign policy over the past four years.
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Biden Administration's Inheritance and Efforts
- Antony Blinken reflects on the Biden administration's inheritance of crises and their efforts to improve the situation.
- He emphasizes the initial economic and health crises, alongside fractured international relations.
American Public Opinion on Global Engagement
- Blinken believes most Americans support global engagement, fearing a vacuum if the US disengages.
- He highlights the importance of US leadership in shaping global outcomes aligned with American interests.
Afghanistan Withdrawal and Lessons Learned
- Blinken defends the Afghanistan withdrawal, citing it as an achievement that ended a long war.
- He acknowledges the need to learn from the withdrawal and implement improvements for future crises.