Could American democracy be on its last legs?

In my latest editorial for CGTN, I examine why last January's insurrection at the Capitol laid the foundation for the potential crushing of democracy in the U.S. People all over the world would be making a huge mistake in thinking America's democracy is so deeply rooted into the fabric of the country that it could … Continue reading Could American democracy be on its last legs?

CGTN: Only one person to blame for Meng Wanzhou’s ordeal

In my latest editorial for CGTN, I make clear that there's only one person to blame for Meng Whanzou's ordeal. The good news is Meng will soon be able to enjoy many days and nights with her family and friends. Credit Biden for recognizing it was time to make that happen. But also place blame … Continue reading CGTN: Only one person to blame for Meng Wanzhou’s ordeal

And you wonder why Biden’s predecessors wanted nothing to do with Afghanistan?

Blast Joe Biden for a terrible evacuation plan in Afghanistan? Yes. Blast Joe Biden for inexcusably leaving Americans behind? Yes. Blast Joe Biden for a terror attack on his watch? Yes. But also accept two uncomfortable realities about the U.S. military presence in and evacuation from Afghanistan: The deal Biden's predecessor made with the Taliban … Continue reading And you wonder why Biden’s predecessors wanted nothing to do with Afghanistan?

America will not learn from Afghanistan

Anyone who believes that the United States will learn something from the debacle that is unfolding in Afghanistan needs to open their eyes to reality. Let's be generous and say that the crisis in Afghanistan is the result of bad intelligence. Perhaps not enough people imagined that the political and military collapse in the country … Continue reading America will not learn from Afghanistan

The Taliban won

The Taliban are back in power, two decades after an American-led military venture ousted them. In that time, the Taliban remained a potent insurgency, causing constant troubles for multiple Afghan leaders, not to mention for four U.S. presidents. They played an even longer long game than the U.S. On Sunday, they won. Facing no resistance … Continue reading The Taliban won