Afghan National Army Maj. Gen. Mohammad Zaman Waziri (right), the 201st Corps commander, says goodbye to Pakistan Army Maj. Gen. Tayyab Azam (left), the Frontier Corps inspector general, at the conclusion of the meeting between Pakistan and Afghanistan military leaders at Operational Base Fenty Jan. 18, 2015. Members of the Afghanistan and Pakistan security forces came together to discuss challenges on both sides of the border as part of a new effort to root out terrorism and bring safety and security to the region. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Jarrod Morris, TAAC-E Public Affairs)(Released)
America’s top rival, China, is pouncing on the appearance of weakness by the US in their manner of withdrawal from Afghanistan to undermine American reputational power abroad while seeking Chinese reputational power increase in the region. You could view China similarly to Absolom, who parked outside the gates of Jerusalem offering ‘better judgment’ than his father David did by simply telling the powerful what they wanted to hear. In this case, China is telling those the Americans have abandoned, the ‘allies’ in the region that risked their lives, the lives of their families, to side with American interest, that China will do for them what Absolom did for those who felt wronged by David, deliver to them relief from their injustice. Given China’s recent history in handling its new-found power of Imperialist colonialism, there’s little chance the people of this region will fare any better than any other ‘ally’ of China has so far.
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Here is the top headline that led to our intelligence analysis of the latest news emerging from the US withdrawal. Headlines to follow will show just how much grist China has for its mill to grind.
China Slams ‘Hasty’ Withdrawal of US Troops from Afghan; Urges UN to Play ‘Due Role’ – www.news18.com
From www.news18.com Excerpt: China has said that the hasty withdrawal of the US troops from war-torn Afghanistan has severely affected the peace process and the regional stability as it called on the UN to play its due role and urged the SCO to pay more attention to the situation. The issue of US withdrawal from […]…
After US exit, Afghan Prez wants Pak ‘on board’ to avoid civil war – timesofindia.indiatimes.com
From timesofindia.indiatimes.com Excerpt: ISLAMABAD: Amid fears of a civil war as US and coalition forces begin their full pullout from a 20-year war in Afghanistan, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has said the “question of peace or hostility in the country is now in Pakistani hands”. He emphasised the need for a regional peace initiative and […]…
Afghan and Taliban forces clash as U.S. continues withdrawal – www.cbsnews.com
From www.cbsnews.com Excerpt: Afghan and Taliban forces clash as U.S. continues withdrawal – CBS News Watch CBSN Live The Taliban continues attacking Afghan forces as the U.S. goes ahead with its withdrawal from the country. Charlie D’Agata has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for… 2021-05-16 02:57:57…
Imam At Kabul Mosque Believed Targeted in Bombing That Killed 12 – www.newsweek.com
From www.newsweek.com Excerpt: An imam at a mosque in Kabul, Afghanistan was among 12 that were killed Friday after an explosive device went off and a police investigation suggests that he might have been the target in the attack. So far, responsibility has not yet been claimed for the bombing that killed imam Mofti Noman […]…
As Its Longest War Comes to an End, the U.S. Should Seek to End All Wars – www.scientificamerican.com
From www.scientificamerican.com John Horgan Excerpt: Most of my students were born after the U.S. war in Afghanistan was already underway. Now President Joe Biden has finally said: Enough! Fulfilling a commitment made by his predecessor (and adding a deadline), Biden has pledged to pull all U.S. troops out of Afghanistan by September 11, 2021, exactly […]…
Twelve killed in Afghanistan explosion at Kabul mosque during Friday prayers – www.scmp.com
From www.scmp.com Reuters Excerpt: An explosion inside a mosque on the outskirts of the Afghan capital Kabul killed at least 12 people during Friday prayers as worshippers gathered for the Eid al-Fitr holiday during a ceasefire.The Taliban insurgent group, which declared the three-day truce for the holiday, condemned the attack in a statement.Islamic State claimed […]..
