President Biden has consistently framed the central challenge of our age as a struggle between 'democracy and autocracy,' positioning liberal democracies of the West against authoritarian states.
The Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine has crystallized Biden's vision of an ideological clash, with the fight for Ukraine portrayed as an existential battle for political futures.
Biden's 'foreign policy for the middle class' aims to tackle domestic inequities exacerbated by globalization, but the vigor of his pro-democracy stance has diminished.
Despite convening annual summits for democracy and reinforcing partnerships in Asia, challenges at home with rising far-right populism complicate Biden's vision and impact.
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