The US is attempting to broker peace between Israel and Hamas, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken making 10 trips to the region in the past year. Additionally, the US and NATO support Ukraine against Russia’s invasion, which began in 2014 and escalated in 2022. The next US president will likely inherit these ongoing conflicts, which show no signs of resolution. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email considerthis@npr.org. This episode was produced by Noah Caldwell and Megan Lim.