“We must prove them wrong.” He cited needed investments in scientific research and development, which have dropped to less than 1% of GDP in recent years, such as in biotechnology, clean energy, and artificial intelligence. “Autocrats think democracy can’t compete in the 21st century,” the President said. He used this framing of global competition, especially with China, to tout domestic policy proposals, including his landmark American Jobs Plan and American Rescue Plan as means of democratic renewal of the United States’ example on the world stage. "Unlike in a traditional address, where foreign policy comes in a section separate from domestic priorities and achievements, last night the President framed much of his speech around a central foreign policy priority: winning the modern-day competition between democracy and autocracy.
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Lindsay Gorman, Security Fellow, Foreign Policy & Cybersecurity Despite recognizing China and Russia for their autocratic actions, combating the climate crisis is an issue that can unite the world.” It was important to see how President Biden highlighted climate change as an issue the world can unite around. As someone who has served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and around the world, I’ve seen the dangers of climate change as it relates to water security, migration, and infectious diseases that do not respect political boundaries. to lead the world in clean energy and climate solutions. On the flip side, investment in the American Jobs Plan will create jobs and allow the U.S. If America does not tie fighting the climate crisis with boosting our economy and creating jobs, we will fall behind the rest of the world. Global investment in new fossil fuel power of $100 dollars is being dwarfed by the $282 billion in renewable capacity. The cost of solar and wind power have dropped 85 and 49 percent in the last decade. Not relying on China to build wind turbines, advanced batteries, and electric cars strengthen our security and highlight the central theme of his agenda - jobs, jobs, jobs. Finally, we have a president who is committed to bold action in combating the climate crisis. “Biden means business when talking about climate change.
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Alex Cornell du Houx, Political Partner, Climate Change