Arrr! Biden be facin' a mighty task in 2023: China, Russia, 'n a grand war in the Middle East, matey!
2023-12-31
Arrr, mateys! The good ol' Biden crew be facin' a treacherous year, with two fierce battles brewin' and the cunning China makin' its moves. But, savvy experts be givin' a nod to the White House for rememberin' the ways o' foreign policy once more. Yo ho ho!
The Biden administration has faced a challenging year in terms of foreign policy, with two foreign conflicts and China's push for a new world order. Some analysts argue that despite the difficulties, the administration has made efforts to take a more hands-on approach to foreign policy. However, other experts criticize Biden's policy, calling it an "utter failure" when it comes to Russia, Ukraine, and the Middle East, claiming that it has emboldened enemies. The Israel-Hamas conflict created division within Biden's party, with protests against the war and calls to end funding for Israel's military. The administration worked with Qatar and Egypt to negotiate the release of hostages held by Hamas, but fighting resumed when Hamas broke the terms of the agreement. The Ukraine-Russia war had widespread support for consequences against Putin, but the US strategy started to falter in the second year of the war. Concerns about the conflict's duration and mounting debt led some in Congress to question further support for Ukraine. Biden committed additional military aid but faced criticism for not being ready to protect Ukraine from Russia's aggression. In the Middle East, Biden's policy has been criticized for emboldening Iran and allowing its involvement in global affairs. Iran's ties and funding to Hamas have raised concerns, and the Biden administration faced backlash for unfreezing money for Iran after the Hamas attack. The year also saw developments in US-China relations, with a face-to-face meeting between Biden and Xi Jinping and efforts to tackle issues such as the fentanyl trade and artificial intelligence technology. However, China also strengthened its economic bloc as a counterweight to the US and the G-7. Despite the challenges, some analysts see positive developments in maintaining a strong American position and expanding relationships in Asia.