You are absolutely right. Why do they make the same mistake again and again?
For Afghanistan, I think lack of understanding of Afghan culture among DC crowd. Pakistan used the USA as a cash cow.
For Ukraine, I think things may be different. DC crowd understands European/Slav culture. They have a history of engagement between Europe and Russia. As of now, its looks like an ad-hoc decision were made.
The only good I am seeing is weakening Russia and may see some duration of peace. Before this happens, they have to bring Russia to its knees and shorten the duration of the war. Bliken is saying war may last till the end of the year. It’s very much possible they are linking this with the mid-term election here. France’s election is over. We may see bold action from Frace.
Interesting time to see, decision making, goofing up things at what cost?
jenny, Trump understood the Afghanistan culture. He had the withdrawal worked out. BTW, I know Pakistan only made it look like they were helping with terrorism enough to keep the money coming in.
As for the culture of Ukraine, it has been a culture of corruption for a long time, aided and abetted by the likes of Clinton and Biden and the EU. With their natural resources, etc. They could have done well if...
I’m really more concerned about the national emergency at our border. THAT is going to ruin our country. I’m an American and I want to put America first.