Former White House NSC director Rich Goldberg weighs in on the Biden-Harris administration's foreign policy towards Iran and China, arguing that a lack of leadership has led to chaos and instability in the Middle East.
Four years ago, the signing of the Abraham Accords ushered in a historic advancement for peace in the Middle East. Under the Trump administration's leadership, Israel and Arab countries forged agreements that strengthened cultural, economic, and defense ties, igniting hopes for a more unified and prosperous region.
However, after three-and-a-half years under the Biden-Harris administration, the region has experienced a surge in chaos, including strikes on American servicemembers, the deadliest attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust, and continued hostage-taking by Iran-backed Hamas.
The Middle East: A Crucible of American Foreign Policy
The Biden-Harris administration's failure to enforce sanctions on Tehran has allowed Iran to fuel and fund its proxy terrorism and hostage diplomacy. This appeasement has emboldened Iran-backed Hamas, leading to the invasion of Israel in October 2023, which undid the progress made by the Abraham Accords.
During my recent visit to the Middle East, regional leaders expressed their readiness to give up on American leadership. This loss of confidence stems from the Biden-Harris administration's abandonment of Afghanistan and their continued appeasement of Iran.
The Middle East: A Crucible of American Foreign Policy
Despite the challenges, the power of the Abraham Accords remains alive. To strengthen and expand these agreements, I am introducing a series of legislative initiatives, including the STARS Act, LINK Act, and AI Accords Act. These measures aim to enhance defense coordination, strengthen people-to-people ties between military leaders, and improve cyber cooperation.
The Middle East is a crucible that tests American values, diplomacy, and military might. President Trump's leadership brought regional partners together, extinguishing Iran's dream of destabilization. Four more years of the Biden-Harris administration would breed further chaos and stifle the Accords.
The Middle East: A Crucible of American Foreign Policy
This moment demands a new commander-in-chief, not another abandoner-in-chief. The United States must rebuild its alliances, confront its adversaries, and ensure the survival of the Abraham Accords. The future of peace and stability in the Middle East depends on it.
