1. Deteriorating US-China relations: In the past four years, US-China relations have further deteriorated. This has the potential to create further instability in the Indo-Pacific region and wider geopolitical implications. Biden’s foreign policy must focus on addressing the issues that have led to this deterioration, such as human rights, Taiwan, technology, and China’s advanced military presence in the South China Sea.
2. Containing Russian aggression: Russian aggression is growing in Europe, with recent military adventures into Ukraine and Georgia. Biden’s foreign policy should focus on strengthening America’s alliances with European countries and co-operating in the United Nations to restrict and contain Russian aggression.
3. War in the Middle East: US military involvement in the Middle East has been greatly reduced in the last four years. However, this region is still fraught with conflict, and Biden’s foreign policy must address this. In particular, he must work to find diplomatic solutions to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and seek an end to civil wars in Syria, Yemen, and Libya.
4. Global climate change: Climate change has become an ever more pressing issue, as its effects have already been felt worldwide. Biden must work with other countries and international organisations to form global partnerships to address the climate crisis. This could include investing in renewable energy sources and encouraging the development of sustainable transportation solutions.
