For most incoming presidents, with limited international contacts, it’s the Secretary of State, who serves as his window to the world. In Biden’s case, given his vast experience, that is unnecessary. He already knows everyone and what he wants.
No, the most important hire for Biden will be his Attorney General, whose first task will be to suck Barr’s political poison out of the DOJ. Our journey back from a banana republic to a genuine liberal democracy starts there.
Look for Biden to pick someone who is highly respected on both sides of the aisle. He won’t be a Republican, but he won’t be an abrasive partisan, either.
Doug Jones, perhaps?