WASHINGTON—President Biden will outline a U.S. foreign-policy vision rooted in diplomacy and global alliances during his first address to the United Nations as commander-in-chief, calling for a shift away from armed conflict after two decades of war.
At a moment when some U.S. alliances are facing strain, Mr. Biden is expected to make the case that the biggest issues facing the world—from the coronavirus pandemic to climate change—can only be solved with cooperation among countries with varying national interests, according to U.S. officials. He will encourage competition among rising powers but make clear that he doesn’t want another Cold War, the officials said.
