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A World on Edge: Escalating Conflicts and Waning Stability
From Ukraine’s enduring war to Middle East turmoil, global crises highlight the pressing need for stronger U.S. leadership and diplomacy.
As 2025 approaches, a pressing question looms: Is the world a safer and more peaceful place than it was five years ago? The answer, unfortunately, appears to be no.
Over the past few years, long-simmering conflicts across the globe have erupted into devastating crises, reshaping the geopolitical landscape. From the trenches of Ukraine to the embattled borders of Israel and beyond, the trajectory of international peace seems to be spiraling downward.
What role did the Biden administration play in the deterioration?
Ukraine: A War Without End
In November, Ukraine quietly marked a grim milestone: 1,000 days of war. The conflict, sparked by Russia’s invasion in early 2022, has inflicted catastrophic damage on Ukraine’s infrastructure, economy, and people. Casualties continue to rise as the fighting intensifies rather than subsides.
President Joe Biden’s recent decision to approve another wave of military aid and weaponry for Ukraine has reignited domestic and international debate. Even among his allies, some have voiced concern over the growing scale of U.S…