Obama and Biden’s “America-Last” approach diminished U.S. from global leader to loser.
America’s Decline on the World Stage
“America must always lead on the world stage. If we don’t, no one else will.”
These words, spoken by former President Barack Obama, lack credibility considering his track record. Throughout his presidency, Obama’s foreign policy was marked by incompetence and a disregard for American exceptionalism. He downplayed America’s role as a global leader, alienated allies, and emboldened enemies. Now, President Joe Biden is following in his footsteps, further weakening America’s strength and credibility.
Representing What You Hate
To understand the Obama-Biden approach to foreign affairs, we must ask a fundamental question: How can someone effectively represent a country they dislike and reject its founding principles? Obama’s disdain for America was evident even before he took office, as he criticized the nation’s imperfections and downplayed its achievements. His apology tour and refusal to acknowledge American exceptionalism revealed his true feelings.
Unfortunately, Biden shares this anti-American sentiment. He has repeatedly questioned the uniqueness of America and its values. Both presidents prioritize accumulating power and leaving a legacy over the well-being of the American people.
Anti-Western Beliefs + Incompetence = Foreign Policy Disasters
Not only do Obama and Biden hold anti-Western beliefs, but they also lack competence in foreign policy. Their treatment of Israel and Iran is a prime example. Both presidents have been hostile towards Israel, prioritizing appeasement of Iran instead. Their flawed Iran nuclear deal and disregard for Israel’s security have only emboldened Iran’s genocidal regime.
Furthermore, their incompetence in countering China’s rise as a global threat is alarming. Despite Obama’s “pivot to Asia” strategy, China continued to expand its military capabilities and assert territorial claims. Biden’s dismissive attitude towards China’s aggression and his declining mental faculties have further emboldened China and endangered U.S. assets in the Indo-Pacific region.
The World Pays the Consequences
The consequences of Obama and Biden’s foreign policy failures are evident. China threatens Taiwan, Russia invades Ukraine, Hamas attacks Israel, and U.S. embassies are evacuated. Adversarial powers are forming alliances, and the world is becoming more dangerous. By projecting weakness and abandoning American exceptionalism, Obama and Biden have allowed these powers to reset the geopolitical chessboard, while America’s role as a global leader diminishes.
Obama was right that America must lead on the world stage, but his actions and those of Biden have fallen short. It is crucial for the United States to reassess its foreign policy if it wants to maintain its position as a global hegemon.
How does a lack of belief in the greatness of the United States affect a leader’s effectiveness on the world stage?
Lack of belief in the greatness of the United States. This lack of pride and confidence in one’s own country is a dangerous mindset for a leader to have on the world stage.
During his presidency, Obama’s approach to foreign policy was marked by a sense of moral relativism and a desire to avoid confrontation at all costs. He believed in the power of dialogue and negotiation, even when faced with aggressive and uncooperative actors on the world stage. This led to a weak and indecisive foreign policy that failed to effectively address and confront emerging threats.
His handling of the Syrian civil war is a prime example of this. When faced with evidence of the Assad regime’s use of chemical weapons against its own people, Obama drew a ”red line” and warned of consequences if that line was crossed. However, when the line was indeed crossed, he backtracked and failed to take any meaningful action. This sent a message to the world that America’s threats and promises were empty and hollow.
Similarly, Obama’s nuclear deal with Iran was touted as a major diplomatic achievement, but it ultimately failed to address Iran’s support for terrorism and its aggressive behavior in the Middle East. The deal lifted economic sanctions on Iran and allowed them to continue their nuclear program under the guise of peaceful intentions. This not only endangered regional stability but also undermined American credibility and emboldened Iran’s expansionist agenda.
Now, President Biden is continuing the legacy of Obama’s weak and misguided foreign policy. His decision to rejoin the Paris Climate Accord and the World Health Organization, despite their flawed and ineffective policies, shows a prioritization of global cooperation over American interests. He is also pursuing a renewed deal with Iran, despite their continued hostility and support for terrorism.
Furthermore, President Biden’s handling of the crisis in Afghanistan has exposed America’s decline on the world stage. The hasty withdrawal of troops and the subsequent collapse of the Afghan government and takeover by the Taliban have left a vacuum and instability in the region. Not only does this reflect a failure of intelligence and planning, but it also sends a message to the world that America is unreliable and willing to abandon its allies in times of crisis.
America’s decline on the world stage is a result of weak and misguided leadership. The lack of belief in American exceptionalism and the prioritization of global cooperation over American interests have diminished America’s strength and credibility. It is imperative for future leaders to prioritize and promote American values and interests in order to regain America’s rightful place as a global leader.
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