President Biden faces growing concerns about his foreign policy positioning as he participates in the NATO summit in Washington, D.C. Experts emphasize the importance of Biden showcasing American global leadership and security coalitions with global partners during the summit.
Key Points
NATO summit provides Biden a chance to showcase American global leadership
Criticism of Biden's debate performance and calls for him to reconsider running for a second term
Importance of NATO's role in addressing threats from Russia, China, and Iran
Pros
Biden has pressed NATO countries to meet defense spending benchmarks and advanced plans for Ukraine's NATO membership
American defense industry stands to benefit from new global investment opportunities
Cons
Growing resistance to Biden's re-election campaign following his debate performance against former President Trump
Calls from some Democrats and Republicans for Biden to reconsider running for a second term