Biden Delivers Final Foreign Policy Address

In his final foreign policy speech, outgoing President Joe Biden asserted that the United States is 'winning the worldwide competition' and will not be surpassed economically by China, despite ongoing global crises. He highlighted the strengthening of U.S. alliances, particularly NATO, and emphasized that adversaries like Russia and Iran have weakened during his tenure without direct military involvement from the U.S. Biden pointed to his administration's support for Ukraine against Russian aggression and for Israel amidst ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. He expressed hope for a deal to ease hostilities in Gaza, acknowledging the humanitarian crisis there. As he prepares to hand over power to President-elect Donald Trump, Biden reflected on his achievements over the past four years and the importance of maintaining a unified front against rising global threats. His remarks come amid criticism of U.S. foreign policy, particularly regarding military aid to Israel during the ongoing conflict with Hamas.