President Biden's 'Long American Winter': Navigating Multiple Threats

 

America

Spanish "Foreign Policy" bimonthly magazine has published an article on January 1, stating that President Joe Biden faces a "long American winter." The author, Jaime de Ojeda, a former Spanish ambassador to NATO and the United States, paints a bleak picture for both the international and domestic outlook for the United States. In terms of international relations, the country faces severe consequences from a climate catastrophe, growing military and political threats from Russia in Europe, and stiff competition from China in the East. Domestically, the country faces a weakening political system.

Biden has been accused by hawks in both parties of compromising on Russia. While Republicans' opposition was initially loud, it has quieted down due to their previous support of former President Trump's controversial ties to Russia. After the disastrous troop withdrawal in Afghanistan, American society has lost support for any new military intervention abroad that could result in serious international conflicts. Putin is testing the strength and resolve of his American and European adversaries. While a military invasion of Ukraine is not out of the question, it is now more about the impact on the stability of Kyiv's rule than an actual invasion.

The article paints a bleak picture for the United States, which faces multiple challenges on both the international and domestic fronts. The country must navigate a growing number of military and political threats from Russia while also dealing with stiff competition from China in the East. Domestically, the country faces a weakened political system that will hinder its ability to tackle these challenges effectively.