Commentary
The fallout from the disastrous U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan continues to influence the perception of the United States by allies and adversaries alike around the world. Japan and China are key examples of nations reacting to the Biden administration’s weakness to further their national interests.
Strategic Ambiguity Means Weakness
The Biden administration’s characterization of the U.S. policy toward Taiwan as one of “
strategic ambiguity,” after pledging to defend the island nation against Chinese aggression, is a clear example of weakness and hesitancy. Walking back President Joe Biden’s defense pledge has only increased
allies’ doubts about the United States to meet its security commitments.
