Biden’s lackluster response to Middle East crisis raises concerns for urgent intervention | World News
Joe Biden’s last speech at the UN did not end on a high note.
With numerous crises unfolding worldwide in the final months of his presidency, optimism was scarce.
Despite a strong focus on foreign policy throughout his political career, President Biden’s international legacy is now unraveling.
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This was not his most impressive speech. He listed achievements and challenges with a lack of conviction and a flat tone.
The president’s main message was that the world and America have faced crises before – “every age has its challenges,” he stated, but they have ultimately passed.
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However, this provides little comfort to the people of Ukraine, who are entering their third winter at war with Russia.
President Biden garnered praise for forming a coalition against Putin, but critics argue that the effort has been too timid and cautious to deter Russian aggression.
The overshadowing crisis in the Middle East during the speech revealed a lack of sensitivity from the president.
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He mentioned the ceasefire deal being negotiated for Gaza, which is currently stalled, urging the parties to come to an agreement soon.
As tensions rise between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, the president emphasized the importance of avoiding a full-scale war.
While diplomatic efforts are underway, the urgency for swift action in the Middle East remains critical.
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A UN Security Council meeting is scheduled for Thursday, but urgent diplomatic intervention is needed in the region by the US and its allies.
The lack of urgency from the president in this speech raises concerns that events in the Middle East are progressing faster than diplomatic efforts can contain.
