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Biden is different from Trump - but no less dangerous
CHRIS NINEHAM warns that Biden's collaborative style is no less dangerous than Trump's maverick approach when it comes to foreign policy — the new President appears eager and ready to take conflict with China to the next stage
US President Joe Biden

THERE was relief around the world when Donald Trump lost the election last year.

His brand of confrontation and disruption and his support for the far right caused fear and loathing around the globe.

He stepped up bombing in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria, supported Saudi’s war on Yemen and came close to starting new wars with South Korea, Iran and Venezuela. On his watch tensions with China soared.

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