Published on July 4, 2024, 12:35 am

In the aftermath of President Joe Biden’s recent performance at a debate, serious doubts have been raised about his potential to provide effective leadership on an international level. The impact of his performance raises significant questions: how was it perceived by our allies and what implications does it carry for our enemies and adversaries? This is especially important considering the debate was with none other than former President Donald Trump.

Victoria Coates, an executive at the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy, who also previously served as Trump’s deputy national security advisor, has voiced her opinions on how Biden’s performance might affect U.S. national security.

Coates expressed her expectation for a vibrant discussion of different points of view during the debate. From her perspective serving in Davis Institute, Coates noted that there are clear distinctions between Trump’s four year term and Biden’s near-complete four-year term. Yet instead of seeing a healthy policy debate unfold at the podium, President Biden delivered what many saw as a lackluster and weakened showing.

Coates pointed out that the glaring deficiencies in Biden’s performance were inevitably seen not just by Americans but also key players on the world stage such as Chinese Communist Party Chairman Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. It sent a disconcerting signal to these leaders—an invitation to aggression.

Could this be related to some recent poor decisions made by Biden’s administration? Actions taken in Afghanistan and Ukraine have raised eyebrows at home and abroad. Leadership can’t simply sprout from bureaucracy; firm guidance from the top is indispensable.

Now consider this: mere days after Biden’s disappointing debate performance, US military bases across Europe have been put on high alert due to credible intelligence indicating potential terrorist threats. Did this threat level elevate following the debate?

On another note, President Trump demonstrated his usual clarity during his time under the spotlight at Thursday night’s event: particularly regarding Israel and Ukraine. Allies’ perception of Trump differs vastly across geographical landscapes —While his return may have traditional European allies grappling for therapy appointments, Middle East and new Europe allies are hoping for a Trump-led administration attentive to their needs.

Lastly, as the 2024 elections edge closer, contemplation of President Biden’s potential exit from leadership has become all the more pertinent. His potential exit is viewed with concern as a possible opening for bad actors – be they terrorist groups (like al-Qaeda, ISIS, Boko Haram, and al-Shabaab) or nation states like China, Iran, and Russia to make aggressive moves.

In conclusion, Biden’s recent debate performance has undeniably opened up a Pandora’s Box of security concerns for America. This amplifies the importance of assessing our position in global affairs and prioritizing strategies that safeguard national security from unpredictable elements worldwide. As you continue browsing through trusted news outlets or staying updated on real news with a Christian worldview perspective – keep an eye out for these critical developments.