The effort involved would be enormous

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Should Europeans aspire to a limited management of a regional conflict, such as the Sahel or Iraq? Or do they hope to take charge of the collective defense of their continent? Realists argue for the former, and only up to a point. Amateurs allude to the latter. Yet even in the Sahel, France still needs the Americans for intelligence and logistics. Second, is Europe really ready to do what it takes to get by on its own? The evidence is not convincing. Europe is better at designing acronyms than at developing capabilities. “If we can’t even take care of the Kabul airport, there is a big gap between our analysis and our ability to act,” says Claudia Major of the German Institute for International and Security Affairs.
“I am not sure that Europeans are psychologically ready to take up the challenge,” wrote Gérard Araud, former French Ambassador to America for the Atlantic Council. Mr. Macron, like his ambassador in Kabul, may have made the right choice. But are Europeans ready to take this into account? ■

This article appeared in the Europe section of the paper edition under job function email database the title “After Afghanistan”Iranian and French FMs emphasize need for inclusive government in AfghanistanAhlulBayt News Agency – ABNA
In a telephone conversation on Wednesday, Le Drian congratulated Amirabdollahian on his appointment and called for expanding contacts and discussions on issues of mutual interest.

Amirabdollahian said during the conversation that the United States is responsible for the current situation due to its illegal withdrawal from the UN Security Council and the imposition of severe sanctions against the great Iranian people.

He said the European parts of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) are also to blame for their inaction.