Carter must confront failed policy as Soviet strength grows
In a stark assessment the piece argues Carter should abandon appeasement and openly acknowledge mistakes to craft a credible strategy. It details Soviet military superiority across Europe Asia and sea power, warns of a widening gap with NATO and the US, and urges immediate defense buildup and honest leadership.
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Debate on Carter Iran crisis and U S global role
A reader questions President Carter’s handling of the Iran situation and the U N option. The columnist argues the United States must act alone, critiques the UN and Waldheim, and weighs military options from air strikes to marines.
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Critics Debate U S Response to Russian Actions and Iran
The piece questions U S reactions to global crises, noting sharp contrasts in critique of Soviet deployments and potential actions in Iran Afghanistan. It suggests firing bureaucrats, reconsidering Carter administration choices, and hints at possible Olympic boycotts while criticizing U N limitations.
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Afghanistan
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No Vietnam For Soviets
An op ed contrasts Afghanistan invasion with Vietnam, lampooning hopes that Soviet hawks will yield to moderates. It cites Percy and Biden, recalls Yalta and Czech 1968, and warns that U.S. easing pressure would empower Kremlin moderates and advance SALT II and grain trade.
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