Biden's Struggle with U.S. Leverage in Israel, Ukraine, and Gaza Conflicts

President Biden is facing the limitations of U.S. leverage in the conflicts in Israel and Ukraine. Despite urging Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to allow for "humanitarian pauses" in the bombing of Gaza, Biden's influence has been rebuffed, and Netanyahu has continued with his military tactics. In Ukraine, the country's military commander has acknowledged a stalemate, which may make it harder for Biden to secure funding for the war and could encourage Russia to dig in. Biden's influence in both conflicts is constrained, but as the U.S. is closely tied to both struggles, his legacy is tied to their outcomes.