Two good statements in the New York Times today from Bill Gates Concerning Biden’s Global Challenges — National Security and Economic Sanctions  …………..

• “The multidimensional competition with China and transnational challenges require the formal involvement of agencies previously not considered part of the national security apparatus ….”

• “In recent years, our international economic tools have centered mainly on punitive measures, such as sanctions and tariffs. We need to be more creative in finding positive economic inducements to persuade other countries ….”

Yes. Great advice for the new Biden foreign policy, trade and national security teams.