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Conversely, Biden's approach has been characterized by a return to traditional diplomatic protocols. However, there have been concerns regarding the perceived weakening of deterrence in response to aggressions from Russia and other nations while Biden was in office. The contrasting responses to these challenges raise questions about the effectiveness and sustainability of U.S. commitments to NATO.
Geopolitical Aggressions: Russia and China
Another point of contention in assessing the two administrations' foreign policies is their handling of geopolitical aggressions. Notably, under Trump's leadership, Russia's aggression was largely contained; critics argue that during Biden’s presidency, aggressive posturing from Russia intensified.