WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is set to deliver a significant address on his foreign policy legacy on Monday, according to announcements from the White House.


The president is expected to speak at the State Department, emphasizing his administration’s achievements such as the expansion of NATO, uniting allies to provide extensive military assistance to Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, and negotiating a landmark agreement between Japan and South Korea to bolster both security and economic collaboration. This information comes from a senior official within the administration who chose to remain anonymous while discussing the speech’s details.


Notably, Biden had previously chosen the State Department as the venue for his major foreign policy speech nearly four years ago, marking the beginning of his presidency. In that address given in February 2021, he aimed to signal a clear message to the international community that the United States was prepared to reaffirm its role as a global leader following the previous administration’s “America First” stance, which had dominated the last four years of President Donald Trump’s leadership.


As Biden prepares to leave office, he will address U.S. diplomats, offering a final defense of his foreign policy perspective amidst the backdrop of Trump’s anticipated return to the White House. The president-elect has made clear his intent to significantly shift American foreign policy, questioning the financial implications of U.S. support for Ukraine and urging NATO partners to significantly boost their defense budgets. Additionally, he has controversially suggested that military action may be necessary to regain U.S. control over strategic locations like the Panama Canal and Greenland, claiming their control is crucial for national security.