Sign in Welcome! Log into your account your username your password Forgot your password? Get help Create an account Create an account Welcome! Register for an account your email your username A password will be e-mailed to you. Password recovery Recover your password your email A password will be e-mailed to you. Is Afghanistan the Evidence That Western Politics Is Broken? 278 August 25, 2021 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Published in The National (U.A.E.) on 24 August 2021 by Gavin Esler (link to originallink to original) Translated from by . Edited by . Back To Origin This post appeared on the front page as a direct link to the original article with the above link . Tags:AfghanistanBarack ObamaJoe Bidenmilitary withdrawalTalibanU.A.E. Hot this week Block titleFeaturedAll time popularMore Saudi Arabia: Can US Break the Stranglehold of Israel Alliance? July 20, 2026. Published in Arab News[T]he U.S. government has simply lost control of the creature it nurtured and shielded for decades. 0 Mexico: While the World Screams ‘Goal!’ Iran Buries Its Dead July 21, 2026. 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 Saudi Arabia: The Dilemma of the American Initiative in Sudan July 20, 2026. Published in Asharq Al-AwsatThe central pillar of the American plan is a 90-day humanitarian ceasefire. 0 Mexico: Infantino and Trump, Examples of What Not To Be July 21, 2026. Published in La Jornada Infantino once again acted as Trump’s lackey, shattering the illusion that soccer serves to unite nations. 0 Austria: Iraq’s Prime Minister Squirms as Trump Professes His ‘Love’ July 19, 2026. 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 Topics Mexico: While the World Screams ‘Goal!’ Iran Buries Its Dead July 21, 2026. 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 July 21, 2026. 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 July 20, 2026. Published in Asharq Al-AwsatThe central pillar of the American plan is a 90-day humanitarian ceasefire. 0 South Africa: Despite the Peace Agreements, Trump Has Attacked Iran Again! July 20, 2026. Published in Sunday IndependentAgreements with the US carry no guarantee of durability[.] 0 Saudi Arabia: Can US Break the Stranglehold of Israel Alliance? July 20, 2026. 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’ July 19, 2026. 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 July 18, 2026. Published in Frankfurter RundschauIt 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? July 16, 2026. Published in The Storm MediaIf there were an award specifically for people who create trouble internationally, Trump would probably be more qualified than anyone else. 0 Related Articles Saudi Arabia: Will Trump Conclude a Deal like Obama’s? May 26, 2026. Published in Arab NewsThe Trump administration and the Tehran regime are both cornered and in need of some agreement. Germany: Would a Trump Deal Be Better Than the Obama Deal?* April 19, 2026. Published in Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung Spain: Consumed by Rage March 26, 2026. Published in La Razón[W]hen ethics are abandoned for epics, and when political power subverts rational military decision-making, it is not surprising that symptoms of strategic fatigue begin to develop. Philippines: Human Rights Watch 2025 vs Donald Trump February 6, 2026. Published in The Manila Times[The Trump era] is marked as much by policies that endanger vulnerable populations as by political bravado. Germany: Trump Risks Falling into the Same Trap as His Predecessor* December 20, 2025. Published in Süddeutsche ZeitungAmericans were not inclined to let Biden get away with being so out of touch. Trump is now running the same risk. Previous articleMonumental BetrayalNext articleAfghanistan. Backward Forward LEAVE A REPLY Cancel replyLog in to leave a comment