Snapshots of Joe Biden’s journey

Joe Biden's decision not to seek re-election, which was both inevitable and overly delayed, was somewhat inelegantly imposed on a man who has been a dominating presence on the American political scene for decades, over the course of which he developed a strong relationship with the Greek-American community.

Biden is one of the few US politicians with such extensive experience on the geopolitical chessboard. He personally knows numerous heads of state, from major powers to smaller nations.

Whether or not one has agreed with the policies he advocated as a legislator or followed as vice president and president, the fact is that his colleagues from both major parties have often consulted him on international developments.

For those of us who have watched him in Senate hearings, his role has often been decisive. His imposing presence, along with his charisma,...