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Biden's Foreign Policy: A Legacy of Challenges
Analysis of US foreign policy under Biden's presidency, highlighting challenges, failures, and potential risks during the upcoming election.
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Donald TrumpJoe BidenKamala HarrisAngela Merkel
- What are the potential risks associated with the upcoming US presidential election?
- The upcoming election presents risks, including the possibility of combatants exploiting the transition period. There's uncertainty about whether Biden or Harris might intervene in ongoing conflicts before the inauguration.
- How have the various international conflicts affected US foreign policy and resources?
- The conflicts in Afghanistan, Ukraine, and the Middle East, combined with domestic priorities and the threat from China, have overstretched US resources and complicated foreign policy. The US has struggled to effectively address these simultaneous crises.
- What were the main hopes and fears in Europe regarding the 2020 US presidential election?
- The immediate fear in 2020 was another four years of unpredictable America-First policies under Trump, potentially abandoning Europe's defense. The hope was that Biden would return the US to its traditional role as a security guarantor for Europe.
- What major foreign policy challenges did the Biden administration face during its first term?
- Biden's presidency faced challenges including the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, underestimation of the Taliban's advance, and the failure to deter Russia's invasion of Ukraine. These events led to a sense of US decline in global leadership.
- Where does responsibility lie for the Biden administration's perceived foreign policy failures?
- Responsibility for Biden's foreign policy failures is debated. Some argue Trump's actions and the inherent difficulties of the situations contributed. Others point to missed opportunities for de-escalation and a lack of strategic nimbleness under Biden's administration.