type here...

Understanding Recent US Actions in Afghanistan

134
Published in New Straits Times
(Malaysia) on 21 August 2021
by Azhari Karim (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

Spain: Cartoons in the Pentagon*

. Published in El Pais

[T]e MAGA underworld and the Trump administration continue to feed off each other.

0

Pakistan: A Lone Gunman Sparks Trump’s War on Legal Immigrants

. Published in Pakistan Today

0

Poland: Why the America We Knew Is Gone*

. Published in Rzeczpospolita

We may only think ... it will return, but it won’t. It is no longer the child of Europe,

0

Saudi Arabia: Trump: Don’t Fence Me In

. Published in Asharq Al-Awsat

Trump cannot be bound by any manifesto.

0

Jordan: America between Israel’s Burdens and Arabs’ Benefits

. Published in alrai

Israel has lost its functional role … and no longer provides immense benefit to the West

0

Topics

Saudi Arabia: Trump: Don’t Fence Me In

. Published in Asharq Al-Awsat

Trump cannot be bound by any manifesto.

0

Philippines: Trump Wants To Make Europe White Again

. Published in The Manila Times

While European leaders want to preserve the American security umbrella without subscribing to Trump’s ideological project, he demands that they adhere to a MAGA-fied global order yet offers little in return.

0

Japan: National Guard Shooting in US Capital: Misguided Incitement of Anti-Foreign Doctrine

. Published in Tokyo Shimbun

[H]ad Trump not mobilized the guard for political purposes, the shooting might not have happened.

0

Spain: Cartoons in the Pentagon*

. Published in El Pais

[T]e MAGA underworld and the Trump administration continue to feed off each other.

0

Egypt: America’s New Security Playbook: How Trump’s 2025 Strategy Redraws US Power and Purpose

. Published in Ahram Online

One of the most striking aspects of the strategy is the degree to which it personalizes foreign policy around Donald Trump himself.

0

Saudi Arabia: ‘Either Donald Trump or Benjamin Netanyahu’

. Published in Asharq Al-Awsat

It is either the American “applying pressure” or the Israeli “being pressured,” per the ubiquitous epithets of the moment.

0

Taiwan: The Slow Spread of Anti-American Sentiment Affecting Taiwan

. Published in Taiwan Times

International skepticism of the U.S. has gradually evolved into anti-American sentiment — a trend that has already spread to Taiwan.

0

Austria: There Is Still Some Check on the US Administration

. Published in Der Standard

[N]ot everything is permitted under Trumpism.

0

Related Articles

Japan: National Guard Shooting in US Capital: Misguided Incitement of Anti-Foreign Doctrine

. Published in Tokyo Shimbun

[H]ad Trump not mobilized the guard for political purposes, the shooting might not have happened.

India: Washington Attack: Why Pakistan Will Want Trump To Get Entangled in Afghanistan

. Published in Firstpost

To stop the cycle of events along the Afghanistan border, Pakistan needs a heavy hand with powerful leverage. The United States fits the bill.

Saudi Arabia: 4 Points from the Meeting between Mohammed bin Salman and Trump

. Published in aawsat

Riyadh's strategy is to maintain the historical relationship with Washington, whether under a Republican or Democratic administration.

Australia: If Kamala Harris Wants a 2nd Run at the White House She Has To Move Past Her Joe Biden Issues

. Published in ABC News Australia

Russia: Bagram Absurdity*

. Published in Kommersant

[O]ne can only sympathize with Trump’s foreign policy, military and trade advisers.

Previous article
Why the US Could Not Protect Afghanistan from the Taliban
Next article
US Vice President Will Be Widely Questioned During Southeast Asia Trip

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