The loss of the war in Afghanistan is not only causing great human suffering, it's having geopolitical repercussions. The world order is changing and not in America’s favor. (1/5)
When I speak with world leaders who are pondering the “US vs China” question they almost unanimously explain that they make that choice based on which is more advantageous to them economically and militarily. (2/5)
They all say China is more important to them economically and, regarding the military, the question is whether the United States will fight for them when they need them to. (3/5)
The way that the Americans are leaving the Afghans who fought next to them to brutal Taliban recriminations is making some ask if that is what it will be like when their time comes. (4/5)
Ideology aside, there is no getting around the need to be strong and united and the US is having some challenges in that regard. Getting strong and united is up to us. No enemy other than us is standing in our way. (5/5)
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