Biden's Hezbollah Strategy Under Scrutiny

In a recent interview, national security expert Rebecca Hinwick critiqued the Biden administration's handling of Hezbollah amid escalating tensions in the region. She emphasized that the primary goal should not be de-escalation but rather enabling Israel to effectively dismantle Hezbollah’s capabilities to conduct terrorist actions against Israel and U.S. forces. Hinwick underscored that perceptions within the Democratic Party regarding Israel's role can complicate U.S. foreign policy, with some associating Israel incorrectly with aggression. Additionally, she highlighted two bipartisan reports warning that the current threat landscape, particularly from adversaries like China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran, poses serious challenges for the U.S. and its allies. Hinwick stressed the need for a major rebuild of the U.S. defense industrial base, urging a long-term commitment to national security rather than relying solely on diplomacy. The industrial capacity for military resources must be prioritized, as adversaries like China outpace the U.S. in ship production. This rhetorical shift emphasizes the need to prioritize freedom over trade, advocating for strategic independence from global adversaries. Finally, Hinwick called for political leadership to drive policies that ensure American sovereignty and ascendancy in the global arena over time.