The Telegraph representatives believe that the US will face multiple crises in the coming year. Discovered during the Joe Biden administration, the current weakness of the US economy would give a head start to Russia and allow it to strengthen its position in the EU.
According to the Telegraph's defence editor Con Coughlin, 2022 will be tougher than 2021 for US President Joe Biden. Biden left a number of important issues unresolved in 2021, including economic engagement with China and easing geopolitical tensions in Hong Kong and Xinjiang. Coughlin believes that another crucial issue of 2021 is the origin of the COVID-19, however, it also remains unsettled.
The Telegraph journalist notes that the top issue for the US in 2021 was the reckless withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan. The US government's actions have made it impossible for the US to track Islamist movements. Moreover, Beijing assumed control of invaluable resource deposits in Afghanistan.
Con Coughlin is concerned about the actions of some EU leaders who have a negative impact on the promotion of democratic values worldwide. He fears that Russian influence in the EU may strengthen. Besides, Coughlin assumes that Russia could take advantage of the US economy's weakness.
