August | 2021 | Watching America

China: The World’s No. 1 Currency ‘Spammer’ Is Transferring the Crisis to the Rest of the World

Robin Koerner - August 31, 2021. Published in Guangming Daily

If you were to rank countries by the amount of money issued, the U.S. would win the title of “leading nation for indiscriminate issuing of currency.”

Japan: US Armed Forces in Okinawa: A Series of Events Affecting Prefectural Residents

Robin Koerner - August 31, 2021. Published in Asahi Shimbun

The U.S. military's disregard for the local community is evident in many places.

U.K.: The Guardian View on the US Departure from Afghanistan: Its Responsibilities Don’t End Here

Lalatendu Das - August 31, 2021. Published in The Guardian

After almost 20 years, America has ended its longest war. But its duties to Afghans endure.

Zimbabwe: Inevitable Recognition of the Sahrawi Republic

Lalatendu Das - August 31, 2021. Published in The Herald

U.A.E.: US Military Withdrawals Don’t Ensure Neat Conclusions – Look at Beirut

Lalatendu Das - August 31, 2021. Published in The National

The botched U.S. pull-out from Afghanistan will be remembered for a long time.

India: Afghanistan’s Neighbors Brace for a Grim Future

Lalatendu Das - August 31, 2021. Published in The Statesman

China seeks to exploit Afghan resources, inputs of which remain sketchy, as a realistic survey has yet not been conducted, as also extend its Belt Road Initiative into the country.

China: After Disgraceful Afghan Retreat, Will US Do Well in Western Pacific?

Lalatendu Das - August 31, 2021. Published in Global Times

The U.S., which has made such a fool of itself in Afghanistan, can never hold or defend the banner of justice in the Western Pacific.

Ireland: Irish Examiner View: Afghanistan Disaster Will Have Consequences for Us All

Rejeanne Lacroix - August 31, 2021. Published in Irish Examiner

Australia: America’s Longest War Ends in Heartbreak and Recrimination

Rejeanne Lacroix - August 31, 2021. Published in Sydney Morning Herald

Norway: Many Americans Have Been Waiting for 1 Thing before They Get the Vaccine, and Now It’s Happened

Robin Koerner - August 31, 2021. Published in Aftenposten

The FDA hopes that Monday's announcement will help more people to trust that the vaccine is safe.

Brazil: The Isolationism of 1930 and the Fall of Kabul in 2021

Robin Koerner - August 31, 2021. Published in Correio Braziliense

Kenya: US Exit from Afghanistan Offers Us Poignant Lessons

Robin Koerner - August 31, 2021. Published in The Standard

America has always left behind hell that breeds more hell.

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