In the face of the continued collapse of Kabul and the provinces of Afghanistan, the first task for the Americans should be to pray for our soldiers and our allies, and to check the veterans who are on the move. #DigitalDunkirk. Our soldiers proved once again that they are the best among us.
Then, it’s time to adopt a little realism about the world.
It will be more difficult to manage international terrorism now, but Afghanistan is not the key to American power, and anti-terrorism is not the only priority of the United States.
Even in the era of missile war, the freedom of navigation and the passage of cargo, energy, and people at sea are essential for a peaceful and prosperous world. The command of the sea and the ability to ensure this freedom are the cause of the superpower.
The United States is the only country that fits this definition; what we can do, no one else can do.
Freedom of navigation in the Pacific is a priority for the United States. Beijing will make us believe that China can and will be the guarantor of freedom, but it only took ten years to claim the territory of the Pacific Island Chain outside the mainland.it Build and arm New World. Countries along the route strongly opposed, but were intimidated by Beijing. Every one of them-including Vietnam-is friendly to the United States. Don’t forget Taiwan.
Freedom of navigation in the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea is another priority for the United States. Oil from the Gulf crosses the Indian Ocean to reach Pacific Rim countries that are worried about China-China is building a potential base in Pakistan’s Gwadar port along the way. Don’t forget China-Iran relations. Controlling the oil channel in the Persian Gulf itself will enable China to control oil at the source for itself and its friends — and keep it away from its opponent, our friend.
The prospects for China and Iran to control the Middle East waterways, the Pacific coast islands (natural or man-made, armed or unarmed), and Beijing’s “One Belt One Road” initiative (across western China, Central Asia, Iran and other regions) should make Americans very Unhappy.
The United States must reassure its allies in all these areas. It can be done.
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First, return the US Navy Aircraft Carrier Task Force to the Pacific Ocean and return our strategic bomber fleet to Guam.this The decision of the Biden administration It would be foolish and short-sighted to take them out. The White House must solve this problem.
Second, it supports the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf. Put the Houthi rebels backed by Iran back on the terrorist list and strengthen the embargo on the entry of Iranian weapons into Yemen. The Mande Strait at the eastern end of the Red Sea is only 18 miles wide, with Houthis on one side and Djibouti Americans on the other. In the Persian Gulf, our allies increasingly see Israel as an ally against global jihadists that threaten them and the North African countries and Jordan. The Biden team must confirm this cooperation.
3. Speaking of Israel, the Prime Minister of Israel Naftali Bennett Arrived in Washington this week. The government should reiterate that in the United States’ view, U.S.-Israel security cooperation is essential to a peaceful Mediterranean. NATO And the Middle East. Cooperative R&D, procurement and training are as important to us as Israel. Regarding Israel’s defense against Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, we stand with our democratic allies on all fronts every day. This message should be loud and clear.
Fourth, cancel the Iranian talks in Vienna. For the criminal “presidents” of Mullah and Tehran, this is a delaying tactic. Compared with the previous agreement, Iran has no intention of fulfilling the new agreement. To be honest with Iran’s negotiators about our understanding of Iran’s nuclear program will make the United States’ words more credible in the region and elsewhere.
Fifth, close the Mexican border, prohibit illegal immigrants from entering, and issue a statement acknowledging that not only our southern neighbors use this route, but also the terrorists hiding in it. The first task here is to eliminate all kinds of jihadists.
6. The Keystone XL Pipeline will be reopened in a joint statement with the Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau Make it clear that energy independence is the key to American power.
Finally, whatever you do, make it a reality-this will lead to an important “don’t”.
When it comes to Russia, don’t settle for an empty posture.President Biden just banned the import of Russian ammunition to the United States, ostensibly because the President Vladimir PutinTreatment of dissidents Alexei Navalny. After allowing Russia to complete the North Stream II pipeline, a trivial, ridiculous thing done on behalf of Navalny will generate billions of dollars in hard currency revenue and have the ability to use Europe as a Russian energy source in winter Hostages. Biden’s move was designed to anger American gun owners. Don’t think Putin doesn’t know.
The predicament the United States is in today is not necessarily permanent.
But now it’s a bit realist about the current government. It is unlikely to take any-let alone all-to convey the correct message to American allies and opponents.
Shoshana Bryen is a senior executive Jewish Policy Center And edit Focus Quarterly.
The views expressed in this article are those of the author.
