"Biden's Foreign Policy Path Unobstructed as Menendez Faces Troubles"

Senator Robert Menendez, the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has long been a vocal critic of President Biden and previous Democratic administrations on foreign policy issues. His recent indictment on federal corruption charges and subsequent temporary stepping down as chairman of the committee may clear roadblocks for the Biden administration's foreign policy agenda. Menendez's replacement, Senator Ben Cardin, is expected to be more accommodating to Biden's agenda. Menendez's opposition to issues such as the nuclear deal with Iran and Sweden's admission into NATO has complicated Biden's plans. However, his legal troubles could ease Sweden's NATO bid and create new openings for the Biden administration in sanctions policy. Menendez's absence may also impact US-Turkey relations and the US response to the crisis in Armenia.