US Afghan Allies Stranded in Qatar Amid Regional Conflicts

Chinese commentary uses the plight of Afghan allies in Qatar to question US reliability and moral standing. Writers argue that Washington’s failure to quickly resettle those who helped its forces shows a pattern of abandoning partners once conflicts end. They suggest other countries in Asia should factor this record into decisions about working closely with the United States.

• •Chinese outlets argue that the United States is betraying Afghan partners who risked their lives during the war.
• •Commentary in China links the stranded Afghans in Qatar to a broader pattern of US withdrawals leaving local allies exposed.
• •Writers say Asian governments should doubt US security promises when they see how Afghan helpers are treated.
• •Some Chinese pieces claim that Washington’s handling of Afghan evacuees weakens its image as a defender of human rights.
• •Chinese commentary suggests that Beijing can present itself as a more dependable partner compared with the United States in conflict zones.