No, it isn't.
Yes, it may sound like it "helps make the world peaceful" by withdrawing from places like Afghanistan. But the problem is, Afghanistan is still largely a basket case, and there is a very good chance that once the U.S. withdraws, groups like the Taliban might increase their efforts at taking over. (We've seen it before... withdrawing from parts of Syria increased conflicts between Turkey and the Kurds.)Errrr... not really.
Yes, you've stated several reasons why it's good news that the US is withdrawing from Afghanistan. All US withdrawals of military force is positive for the cause of world peace. And as for the Kurds? Crush them all under Turkey's tanks and the world will be a much better place.
Keep in mind that:
- Trump initially supported the Iraq invasion
- Under Trump, Drone strikes have greatly increased, and oversight has decreased.
- Trump's abandonment of elements of "soft power" (diplomacy, aid, etc.) means that in the long run, war becomes more likely
Why assume Biden is a "Hawk"? Under Obama, they weren't running around bombing everyone. And when they did use the military, it was often reactionary (such as in Libya, a military conflict that Trump also said he agreed with.) I see no reason why Biden would react any differently than Obama did.
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Let's set you straight now before you get too excited and misled. I'm not pro-Trump or anti-Trump, I'm anti-US wars and further aggression.
If Trump pulls out some troops from Afghanistan, Iraq, or Syria, it's a good thing. Even if the troops are just being relocated, as they have already stated.
My hunch is that Biden will be just as hawkish as any US president. Especially now that the US is going to be very hawkish against China for the purpose of preventing China from overtaking the US by peaceful means. Let's just hope that the M.A.D. factor continues to restrain the US for many more years to come.
Welcome to the discussion and try to keep it straight on what my priorities are here.