Diplomacy Winds Down

Efforts to advance diplomatic goals are grinding to a halt with the U.S. election seven weeks away. Among the key initiatives that slowed are negotiating an end to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and updating a deal to curtail Iran’s nuclear program, according to Laura Rozen.

As the United Nations General Assembly opens next week, President Joe Biden is expected to give his last speech before the body. He is perceived by other members to be not that interested in the U.N. as he closes his storied career in politics. A lot in diplomacy world depends on the results of the Nov. 5 election and everyone knows it.

Our choices for president couldn’t be more stark when it comes to diplomacy and foreign affairs. With Kamala Harris, we expect a continuation of Joe Biden’s rebuilding of international relations made worse by the 45th president. With election of Donald Trump, we expect another disaster with open grifting on the part of the billionaire convicted criminal.

Diplomacy and America’s stature in the world matter to most of us. There really is no choice but to elect Harris if we want to continue to address world problems in which the United States is deeply engaged. I know that’s what I will do.