As Americans eagerly await their election results, the rest of the world is also watching closely. The U. S. might not be the sole superpower it once was, but it's still the most influential nation globally. How the election turns out can shape the world for years to come.

Already, the election cycle is affecting U. S. actions and others' responses. For instance, it's causing confusion in U. S. positions on Ukraine and the Middle East. A possible Donald Trump victory might end U. S. support for Ukraine, so the Ukrainian government is working hard to solidify its stance. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin is waiting patiently.

In the Middle East, the election has given Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu room to escalate conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon. He's using U. S. weapons to target civilians, hospitals, and refugee camps. U. S. agencies are concerned, but they're not taking strong action due to the election. Netanyahu hopes the next U. S. president will be more lenient towards authoritarian leaders.

In Sudan, millions are suffering due to the U. S. 's political distraction. The U. S. isn't playing its usual leadership role in resolving the conflict, which has caused the world's worst humanitarian crisis. The United Arab Emirates is fueling this conflict, and the U. S. has done little to stop it.

Elections often make U. S. administrations avoid big foreign policy changes. They don't want to risk political backlash. This inaction can cost lives and allow instability to grow globally.

Even though the U. S. isn't a hegemon anymore, it still has the power and responsibility to promote peace and help those in need. It's not doing that right now, and that's a problem.

The World Holds Its Breath: U. S. Elections' Global Impact

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