President-Elect Trump to inherit two global conflicts

Trump faces escalating wars in the Middle East and Europe as he prepares to take office.

President-elect Donald Trump is poised to take on significant international challenges as he prepares to assume office, with two active conflicts defining his incoming administration.

In the Middle East, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that an October strike targeted a critical component of Iran’s nuclear program. The operation, which also disrupted Iran’s missile production capabilities, reflects rising regional tensions.

In Europe, Ukraine marked the 1,000th day of its war with Russia by using U.S.-supplied supersonic tactical ballistic missiles to strike Russian territory for the first time.

The unprecedented use of American weaponry in this capacity underscores the conflict’s escalation and the growing complexity of U.S. involvement.

Trump’s foreign policy decisions in the early days of his presidency will likely have far-reaching implications for both conflicts.

Analysts will be watching closely to see how his administration balances diplomacy, military strategy, and international alliances as these crises unfold.

Harley Lippman, a Political Analyst and Foreign Policy Expert joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.