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Biden Issues Classified Memo to Guide Trump on Countering Cooperation Among China, Russia, Iran, North Korea

Dec 11, 2024, 01:33 PM

President Joe Biden has approved a new classified national security memorandum aimed at guiding the incoming Trump administration on managing the growing cooperation among China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. Issued on Tuesday, the document includes directives across the U.S. government to generate options for the Trump administration to avoid surprises with these countries. The memorandum is intended to serve as a roadmap for the Trump administration as it looks to counter the deepening ties among these nations, which are seen as risky by U.S. officials. The document's content will not be published due to the sensitivity of its findings, according to officials who spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity.