Afghanistan turmoilReagan or Trump? US conservatives weigh post-Afghan foreign policy
Focus on 'America First' would question role in defending Taiwan
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
August 25, 2021 02:42 JST
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.