Reagan or Trump? US conservatives weigh post-Afghan foreign policy

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump, left, advocated for "America First," while former President Ronald Reagan talked of "peace through strength," as a guiding principle for foreign policy. Which path will conservatives tilt to? (Source photos Reuters)

KEN MORIYASU, Nikkei Asia chief desk editor

NEW YORK -- American conservatives are piling criticism on the Biden administration for its handling of the withdrawal from Afghanistan and see an opening to present a new foreign policy agenda leading up to the 2022 midterm and 2024 presidential elections.

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