In less than two weeks, President Joe Biden will leave the White House, ending his one-term presidency, a period marked by frustration and disillusionment regarding his legacy and achievements. At 82, Biden’s presidency has been overshadowed by personal challenges, policy failures, and mounting global crises, many of which historians are likely to scrutinize harshly in the years to come.

Biden’s age and mental acuity became central issues during his term, culminating in a dismal performance during last June’s presidential debate. That moment marked a turning point, driving his closest allies to distance themselves and ultimately forcing him to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. His age became not just a personal hurdle but a political liability, weakening his administration’s credibility and overshadowing its accomplishments.

Biden’s 2020 victory over Donald Trump came with lofty promises. He declared that “America was back,” signaling a return to global leadership, multilateralism, and a commitment to democracy and environmental stewardship. Yet, these aspirations quickly collided with reality. His administration’s handling of global challenges, from the Russia-Ukraine war to the U.S.’s strained relations with China, revealed significant gaps in strategic foresight and execution.

Biden’s response to Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine drew mixed reactions. While he rallied NATO allies to impose sanctions and provide military aid to Kyiv, critics argue that his failure to address Vladimir Putin’s security concerns about NATO’s eastward expansion contributed to the war. Nearly three years later, the conflict has devolved into a military stalemate, draining........

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