Tag: Joe Biden

Syrian President Bashar Assad illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times
Posted in Middle East / Asia

The Fall Of Assad: Five Hot Takes

The dramatic fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad marks a watershed moment in the tumultuous history of the Middle East. Mr. Assad’s regime, sustained for years by the external lifelines of Russia and Iran, finally crumbled under the weight of its contradictions and the enduring pressures of civil war. For the United States, his fall underscores critical lessons about our foreign policy failures and raises urgent questions about the road ahead…

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The Unfulfilled Promise Of Biden’s Foreign Policy

President Biden entered office with a wealth of foreign policy experience and the promise to restore American leadership on the global stage. Yet, as his term nears its end, his administration’s handling of international crises raises questions about the effectiveness of his approach…

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Posted in Europe Middle East / Asia United States

Foreign Policy Re-Think Ahead of the Presidential Election Cycle: U.S. Top 5 Strategic Allies Going into 2024

Whether an internationalist or isolationist approach, there are some alliances that will be strategically vital with five countries being at the top of that list…

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Posted in Europe Middle East / Asia United States

The Balance of ‘Enduring Partnerships’ vs. ‘Transactional Relationships’

While there are some long-standing partnerships that continue to endure through time, U.S. politicians will have to become more accustomed to the transactional nature of international diplomacy…

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Posted in Middle East / Asia United States

Why Is Saudi Arabia Reducing Its Oil Production?

Why did the Saudi authorities reduce production, despite receiving US advice to the contrary?

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Posted in Middle East / Asia United States

Turning U.S. Attention from Middle East to China and Asia

The current dynamics in the Middle East are creating an opportune time for U.S. leadership to strategically shift priorities on the global stage, especially as the U.S. is not entangled in any war…

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Posted in Middle East / Asia United States

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia: A Rendezvous in the Desert…

U.S. President Joe Biden and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman must come together for a long awaited rendezvous in the desert…ideally the two leaders can employ some modern rules of dating in making the alliance work…

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Posted in Europe Middle East / Asia

Sovereign Debt and Banking Sectors: Three Countries to Watch in December

The month of November was positive. Markets trended upward with justification in some situations and bet on pure hope in other situations. December may provide a reversion to the mean. That said, Uzbekistan, Turkey, and Ukraine will be three markets to watch…

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Joe Biden and South America: What to Expect in Key Countries?

A Biden administration should be expected to be a partner to Latin America due to Biden’s prior enthusiasm and interest in the region. That said, increased diplomatic communication and engagement does not necessarily suggest a major shift in policy…

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