type here...

Rule 1: ‘Don’t Do Stupid Stuff’

413
Published in The Japan Times
(Japan) on 17 October 2014
by Yoichi Funabashi (link to originallink to original)
Translated from by . Edited by .


This post appeared on the front page as a direct link to the original article with the above link .

Hot this week

Block title

Taiwan: The Nobel Peace Prize: Is Trump Eligible?

. Published in The Storm Media

If there were an award specifically for people who create trouble internationally, Trump would probably be more qualified than anyone else.

0

Saudi Arabia: The Dilemma of the American Initiative in Sudan

. Published in Asharq Al-Awsat

The central pillar of the American plan is a 90-day humanitarian ceasefire.

0

Israel: Are the Gulf States More Afraid of Trump or Iran?

. Published in Israel Hayom

In reality, the agreement is worthless.

0

India: Trump’s Iran Deal Was Bound To Fail

. Published in Firstpost

A truce that prioritised immediate de-escalation over durable conflict resolution left critical disputes unresolved, ensuring that military confrontation would return sooner rather than later.

0

Spain: Europe in the Face of Trump’s Moods

. Published in El País

It is necessary to increase the weight, responsibility and leadership of Europe in NATO.

0

Topics

Mexico: While the World Screams ‘Goal!’ Iran Buries Its Dead

. Published in La Jornada

[A] humanity that can cease to hear the cries of the victims above the noise of the cheers runs the risk of losing much more than a game.

0

Mexico: Infantino and Trump, Examples of What Not To Be

. Published in La Jornada

Infantino once again acted as Trump’s lackey, shattering the illusion that soccer serves to unite nations.

0

Saudi Arabia: The Dilemma of the American Initiative in Sudan

. Published in Asharq Al-Awsat

The central pillar of the American plan is a 90-day humanitarian ceasefire.

0

South Africa: Despite the Peace Agreements, Trump Has Attacked Iran Again!

. Published in Sunday Independent

Agreements with the US carry no guarantee of durability[.]

0

Saudi Arabia: Can US Break the Stranglehold of Israel Alliance?

. Published in Arab News

[T]he U.S. government has simply lost control of the creature it nurtured and shielded for decades.

0

Austria: Iraq’s Prime Minister Squirms as Trump Professes His ‘Love’

. Published in Der Standard

[T]the airstrike that killed Soleimani ... [i]n addition to violating Iraq’s sovereignty ... was also an attack on Iraqis.

0

Germany: 250 Years of the US — and Trump Is Spoiling the Party for Everyone

. Published in Frankfurter Rundschau

It is ... easier to criticize Trump for his misguided policies than to offer solutions to the many challenges facing the country.

0

Taiwan: The Nobel Peace Prize: Is Trump Eligible?

. Published in The Storm Media

If there were an award specifically for people who create trouble internationally, Trump would probably be more qualified than anyone else.

0

Related Articles

Austria: Trump May Talk a Lot of Nonsense — But NATO Restructuring Is Moving Forward Nonetheless

. Published in Der Standard

How should you handle a U.S. president who constantly distinguishes himself with infantile provocations?

Venezuela: Strategic Errors

. Published in Analítica

I want to believe that in some Washington office there is someone capable of understanding what is happening.

Taiwan: From Maintaining Order to Coming Out on Top: The Changing US Strategic Discourse

. Published in Meihua News

U.S. interests themselves may not have changed; what has changed is more likely the way those interests are expressed.

Germany: Close to a Nightmare Scenario*

. Published in Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

Now Israel is also learning what kind of 'ally' Donald Trump is.

South Africa: US Escalates Its Pressure Campaign Against South Africa over Iran and China

. Published in Sunday Independent

[W]hy does the United States believe it has the standing to dictate which nations South Africa may engage with and on what terms?
Previous article
Hispanic States of America
Next article
The Senseless Embargo

Watching America is seeking VOLUNTEER TRANSLATORS age 18+ to translate foreign opinion pieces about the United States into U.S. English. If you are committed to translation and have an interest in current events, here is an unbeatable chance to perfect your art, publish your work and build your resume.
Watching America is not AI. Our language team provides high-quality, hands-on translation that brings foreign opinion about the United States to readers around the world. This is what sets us apart.
Some translation experience is preferred but not required. All applicants will be asked to translate a test article. We prefer native or near-native English skills. You will be expected to find and translate at least one article every two weeks.

Contact Us: info@watchingamerica.com

Watching America

Make a once-a-year donation to Watching America here

© All rights reserved for Watching America 2024

Copyright © 2024 Developed by Hashthink