Jake Sullivan Oversees Biden Foreign Policy During Global Crises

During President Biden's administration, pivotal global events occurred including the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and Hamas's attack on Israel, with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan playing a key role in the administration's foreign policy approach. Despite concerns about Biden’s health and mental decline, his foreign policy team, including Sullivan and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, maintained significant influence and access, focusing much of Biden’s remaining energy on international affairs. There is a broader global trend toward authoritarianism, with scholars noting that former President Donald Trump has adopted strategies that challenge the U.S. constitutional republic in favor of executive autocracy. On South Asia, some argue that India’s persistent efforts to label Pakistan as a terrorism patron have failed to convince the world, suggesting an alternative approach favoring dialogue would be more effective. Meanwhile, critics highlight the enduring influence of the American corporate and NGO sectors in shaping U.S. foreign policy, tracing this to historical patterns of state and corporate interests intertwined since early 20th century interventions. These perspectives collectively reflect the complexities and challenges of American foreign policy and global democratic dynamics in recent years.