Fareed Zakaria GPS US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on Biden’s foreign policy legacy
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Dec 22, 2024 
Jake Sullivan, the outgoing US National Security Adviser, discusses Biden's foreign policy legacy and the potential for ongoing diplomacy with Iran and China, while advocating for a ceasefire in Ukraine. David Brooks analyzes the polarizing perception of Donald Trump among Americans and his recent article on the detrimental effects of elite college admissions. They explore how these issues reflect broader societal divides and the urgent need for educational reforms that expand definitions of success. Insightful commentary on the current state of US politics and international relations ensues.
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Biden's Foreign Policy Legacy
- The Biden administration left a strong U.S. national power position.
- America's competitors are weaker than four years ago.
Trump's Diplomatic Opportunities
- Trump can use his political flexibility to engage in diplomacy with adversaries like China and Iran.
- He can manage competition and potentially secure a nuclear deal with Iran.
ISIS Resurgence in Syria
- A major concern in Syria is the resurgence of ISIS due to power vacuums created by the Assad regime's fall.
- Turkish attacks on Kurds, U.S. partners against ISIS, would further destabilize the region.
