type here...

Afghanistan’s Costly Lessons

301
Published in RAPPLER
(Philippines) on 23 August 2021
by Edilberto De Jesus (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

France: The United States Has Not Abandoned Its Expansionist Ambitions in Greenland

. Published in RadioFrance

The Trump administration is gathering strength in Greenland.

0

Canada: If the United States Is ‘Fascist,’ What on Earth Are Russia and Iran?

. Published in National Post

0

Qatar: Those Who Believe America Will Leave the Region after the War Are Deluded — and Here’s Why

. Published in Aljazeera

[T]he Middle East remains a structural component of the global order that Washington seeks to lead.

0

Japan: US-China Leadership Summit: Are the US Economic Results Exaggerated?

. Published in Tokyo Shimbun

The likelihood is that the outcomes weren’t as favorable as [Trump] initially hoped.

0

India: When Corporate Interests Take Over Diplomacy: Inside Trump’s Transactional Approach

. Published in Firstpost

If the President of the United States behaves primarily as the chief negotiator for corporate America, then alliances themselves become contingent commodities.

0

Topics

Qatar: Those Who Believe America Will Leave the Region after the War Are Deluded — and Here’s Why

. Published in Aljazeera

[T]he Middle East remains a structural component of the global order that Washington seeks to lead.

0

Canada: Trump Purged His Republican Critics. Here’s Why He Could Soon Regret It

. Published in CBC

0

Australia: Donald Trump’s Deal-Making Leaves Iran in the Driver’s Seat and Israel more Vulnerable

. Published in ABC News Australia

0

Australia: Iran War’s Economic Shock Is Reaching Australian Wallets and Politics

. Published in ABC News Australia

0

France: The United States Has Not Abandoned Its Expansionist Ambitions in Greenland

. Published in RadioFrance

The Trump administration is gathering strength in Greenland.

0

Japan: US-China Leadership Summit: Are the US Economic Results Exaggerated?

. Published in Tokyo Shimbun

The likelihood is that the outcomes weren’t as favorable as [Trump] initially hoped.

0

Poland: ‘Trump Brand Is Toxic.’ Australia Will Not Get Its Tallest Skyscraper*

. Published in Gazeta Wyborcza

Trump’s total net worth is about $6.5 billion ... nearly a threefold increase since returning to the U.S. presidency.

0

South Africa: Trump’s China Visit Was a Diplomatic Disappointment

. Published in Cape Times

Trump appeared more focused on admiring China’s grand ballroom designs and expressing interest in building a similar one in the United States.

0

Related Articles

Spain: Consumed by Rage

. 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

. 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*

. Published in Süddeutsche Zeitung

Americans were not inclined to let Biden get away with being so out of touch. Trump is now running the same risk.

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.
Previous article
Southeast Asian Countries Won’t Choose Sides in US-China Rivalry
Next article
Afghanistan: What Next?

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