Biden’s Mideast drawdown poses perils
Vice Adm. John W. Miller (ret.)
7 hours ago
The setting sun silhouettes a Sikorsky UH-53 helicopter preparing to lift off from Camp Bastion in Helmand province, Afghanistan.
The Biden administration is making a critical mistake by moving vital military assets away from the Middle East. Drawing down America’s posture in the Middle East sends the wrong message as the administration simultaneously pursues nuclear negotiations with Iran, the region’s most dangerous aggressor. To prevent Iran and its proxies from taking advantage of the resulting vulnerabilities, Washington must work closely with its partners to expand defensive and offensive capabilities throughout the region.