Biden Commits US to War for Taiwan
If China invades Taiwan to unify it with the mainland, the United States will go to war to defend Taiwan and send U.S. troops to fight the invaders. That is …
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Biden Commits US to War for Taiwan
If China invades Taiwan to unify it with the mainland, the United States will go to war to defend Taiwan and send U.S. troops to fight the invaders. That is …
Another Missed Opportunity in US-China Relations
The Washington Post reports that Xi Jinping personally asked President Biden to find a way to put off House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan. According to the Post’s account, …
Nancy Pelosi Shouldn’t Have Visited Taiwan
Nancy Pelosi should not have visited Taiwan at this time. Contrary to other opinions, sometimes it’s best for American politicians to relieve themselves from the need to prove our strength. …
The New Schism: Will the Idea of the ‘West’ Survive the Scourge of the Russia-Ukraine War?
The “West” is not just a term, but also a concept that acquires new meanings with time. To its advocates, it can be analogous to civilization and benevolent power; to …
What Did the West Promise Russia on NATO Expansion?
In 2007, Russian President Vladimir Putin complained, “What happened to the assurances our western partners made after the dissolution of the Warsaw Pact? Where are those declarations today? No one …
The Solomon Islands and the Perils of ‘Great Power Competition’
Bob Wright identifies a recent article as an example of Blobbish self-parody:Spencer-Churchill argues that “Invade that sovereign state!” can be a good answer – so long as the sovereign state …
US Hypocrisy and Israeli Crimes
Many people were surprised and outraged when US President Biden recently fist bumped Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. After all, as a candidate, Biden pledged to make the Saudi …
Iraq Daily Roundup: Five Killed
Three others were wounded. The post Iraq Daily Roundup: Five Killed appeared first on Antiwar.com Original. AntiWar.comAntiwar.com represents the truly pro-America side of the foreign policy debate. With our focus on …
Israel’s Premature ‘Victory’ Celebration: The Defining War in Gaza Is Yet To Be Fought
For years, Palestinians, as well as Israelis, have labored to redraw the battle lines. The three-day Israeli war on Gaza, starting on August 5, clearly manifested this reality. Throughout its …