Abstract
Abstract
Countries seek to use political employment as a key tool in dealing with crises, both at the local and international levels. This research aims to explore the relationship between political employment and the Biden administration’s approach toward United Nations programs, as well as their role in shaping international policies. Since Joe Biden assumed the presidency, his administration has adopted a new approach aimed at rebuilding alliances and enhancing international cooperation in addressing global challenges such as climate change, security threats, and competition with China and Russia.
President Joe Biden’s administration has relied on international institutions—particularly the United Nations—as a means of strengthening its influence in the Middle East through diplomatic channels, sanctions, humanitarian aid, and conflict resolution. Washington has leveraged UN agencies to support its strategies, whether by pressuring regimes that do not align with its policies or by expanding its influence.
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