Escalation in Support of Ukraine

The Biden administration's recent escalation in support for Ukraine includes authorizing long-range missiles and the use of anti-personnel mines. These actions are particularly notable during Biden's lame-duck period, raising speculations about their implications for future U.S. policy under the incoming administration. Analysts suggest that these moves might complicate potential de-escalation efforts by solidifying a course that a new administration could find difficult to reverse. Additionally, this escalation could deepen internal conflicts within the administration, between more hawkish and conciliatory figures regarding foreign policy.