United States: New President Joe Biden polishes his first government

Joe Biden (L) next to Anthony Bliken who is announced as future Secretary of State, here in November 2013. REUTERS - Jonathan Ernst

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In the United States, outgoing President Donald Trump still refuses to acknowledge his defeat.

This position of denial does not prevent President-elect Joe Biden from preparing for his term which begins next January, even without the federal funds which are blocked by the Trump administration.

The president-elect is due to unveil his first choices for the future government on Tuesday.

A few names are already circulating.

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For the media, it is certain that the foreign affairs portfolio goes to Anthony Blinken, Joe Biden's diplomatic adviser.

According to the

, he is a staunch supporter of international alliances, in short, of multilateralism.

A position that contrasts with Donald Trump's America first doctrine.

The goal of the new secretary of state, according to the

would be to rally allies around a broad coalition to counter China's influence on the international stage.

Joe Biden is also expected to name another close associate, Jake Sullivan, as his national security adviser.

And the prestigious post of Ambassador to the UN will go to Linda Thomas-Greenfield, former Assistant Secretary of State for Africa under President Barack Obama.

According to the news site

, Joe Biden could also appoint a woman at the head of the CIA and the Ministry of Defense.

All these appointments must be confirmed by the Senate, the majority of which depends on the results of the second round for the two seats to be filled in Georgia, a poll scheduled for early January.

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