Amid global turmoil Blinken aims to ease anxiety over US election on 6-nation Asia tour. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Laos, Vietnam, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, and Mongolia to reassure allies amid global instability. The trip, his first since President Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 race, faced questions about U.S. leadership and election impacts. Blinken emphasized bipartisan support for international engagement and alliances, despite concerns over China's actions, Middle East tensions and Russia's aggression.
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Asia Daily: August 1, 2024
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Amid global turmoil Blinken aims to ease anxiety over US election on 6-nation Asia tour. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Laos, Vietnam, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, and Mongolia to reassure allies amid global instability. The trip, his first since President Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 race, faced questions about U.S. leadership and election impacts. Blinken emphasized bipartisan support for international engagement and alliances, despite concerns over China's actions, Middle East tensions and Russia's aggression.