Critique of Biden-Harris Policies Raises Concerns Over International Stability

Ellie Cohanim, former U.S. State Department official, took to Newsmax recently to deliver some scathing remarks about the Biden-Harris administration’s handling of Iran. According to her, this administration’s policies have opened the floodgates for Iranian aggression, and who could blame her for pointing that out? With more than $100 billion funneling into Iran since 2021 thanks to relaxed sanctions, it’s as if we’re funding our own nightmare.

The Impact of Relaxed Sanctions

Those relaxing sanctions have effectively given Iran a financial windfall, which, naturally, they’ve used to support terrorist proxies, expand their missile programs, and even rebuild their military. In other words, it’s Christmas in Tehran every day, courtesy of Uncle Sam.

Thanks to Joe Biden’s failed Iran policy we are now on the brink of a regional war. He could have just followed President Trump’s lead. Me on @EricShawnTV @FoxNews: pic.twitter.com/8joLy1olP0

— Ellie Cohanim (@EllieCohanim) April 12, 2024

“Axis of Opportunism”: Iran, Russia, and China

And it doesn’t stop there. Iran has cozied up to Russia and China, forming an “Axis of Opportunism.” This trio is strategically cooperating militarily and finding clever ways to evade Western sanctions, effectively giving the middle finger to global security. One recent venture involves completing a transportation corridor linking Russia to the Persian Gulf, thanks to Russian financing. Cozy, isn’t it?

Why This Matters

Cohanim’s critique resounds with concerns that the Biden administration’s softer stance is emboldening Iran’s aggressive tendencies. Whether it’s halting the enforcement of Trump-era sanctions, paying $6 billion for hostages, or reviving the 2015 nuclear deal, these concessions are making Iran bolder and more audacious.

Maximum Pressure, Minimum Success?

Here’s where it gets interesting: Critics like Cohanim suggest that a “Maximum Pressure, Maximum Support” approach is desperately needed. The Trump Administration had a different strategy: they withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal and implemented a “Maximum Pressure” campaign that sent Iran’s economy into a tailspin. Imagine, if you will, the administration actually holding the line and it working.

Historical Perspectives: From Clinton to Biden

Looking back, the U.S. policies towards Iran have been a mixed bag. The Clinton administration’s idea of “dual containment” didn’t gain much traction. The Bush administration went harder, labeling Iran as part of an “Axis of Evil” and imposing multilateral sanctions. Obama tried reversing this with the 2015 nuclear deal, though that approach faced its own hurdles. And let’s not forget Trump’s withdrawal from the deal, which appeared to halt Iran’s economic ambitions momentarily.

A Call to Arms (Metaphorically, of Course)

The consensus among critics, including Ellie Cohanim, is clear: the Biden administration’s policy missteps are dangerous. The International Atomic Energy Agency has warned that Iran could produce enough weapons-grade uranium for a nuclear warhead in as little as seven days—seven days, folks. Isn’t it time we called out the administration’s leniency?

The Bottom Line

So, to wrap this up in a nice, neat, conservative bow: the Biden-Harris administration seems to have taken a step backward in dealing with Iran. Ellie Cohanim is merely echoing a widespread sentiment that what we need is a firmer, more resolved stance to ensure global security isn’t just a talking point but a reality.

“By emboldening Iran, this administration is playing with fire,” Cohanim stated. “To preserve international safety and order, we need a firmer American stance.”

There you have it, the facts laid out bare. It’s time to rethink our strategies before it’s too late. Read up, get informed, and let’s hold our leaders accountable. After all, isn’t that what democracy is all about?