US media: In case of resistance to reflect the decline, the United States in the American Summit "Sit in the first row" in the American Summit

American "Atlantic Monthly" June 13th article, original title: Behind the decline of the United States: Domestic functional disorders last evening, a street band performed at a roof chicken tail party in Los Angeles for the competent and government officials of various countries and government officials. On the eve of the American Summit, the summit will be held in Los Angeles the next day. With the sound of the trumpet, the band began to play the classic Mexican song "Kings". "I have no throne and no queen." The lead singer sang, "No one understands me. But I'm still the king."

A student with privilege but lazy

If a group of prophet's ancestors of political scientists want to design a mechanism to measure the decline in US influence and status, then the American Summit may be. In 1994, Clinton's first American summit hosted by Miami marked the flourishing of the United States: after the disintegration of the Soviet Union, the United States stood at the top of the single world. At that time, Latin America was also experiencing changes, and many countries were eager to cooperate with Washington. However, the summit in Los Angeles was considered to be exposed to American dysfunction and ambitions. At first, the planning was messy, and even the guest list became a source of unnecessary controversy. Mexican President Lopez refused to attend because the White House did not invite Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela leaders.

Former officials of the National Security Council Richard Fieneberg said that when the Clinton government hosted the American Summit that year, senior officials spent nearly a year with intensive consultations with other countries, fine -tuning policy suggestions and trying to solve the issues raised. Essence In contrast, this year's summit plan is not available and insufficient preparation. The issues that should be discussed in detail in advance should be temporarily pushed together for several months in advance, and no consultation with other countries has been not negotiated in advance. The entire event reminds people of a privilege but lazy student who thinks that he can test A even if he does not learn and does not do homework.

Foreign policy is subject to domestic constraints

The proposal brought by the US government for the summit also feels like humans. The main economic initiative of the Biden government is a vague promise list, including promoting innovation, establishing supply chains, and creating clean energy employment opportunities. An official acknowledged that the "American Economic Prosperity Partnership" plan had not even discussed with other countries before the summit. On the last day of the summit, the United States announced that some countries will adopt a series of "courageous actions" on immigration issues, but many of them are not fresh and their strength is not great.

The summit clearly states that the United States has the ability to formulate consistent policies for neighboring countries to be restricted by domestic issues. Economic plans are equivalent to old -fashioned bombs, and it seems that it is more for some Democratic grassroots, not the leader or their people in the Western Hemisphere. Adhering to the solution of immigration problems reflects domestic arguments that have not yet been resolved. Even the list of guests at the meeting is a response to domestic political pressure. If Biden invites Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela, it will offend Florida and Congress.

"Different words and deeds"

In 2012, the American Summit was held in Kataka, Colombia. An agent who went to the U.S. government first took the prostitute to the hotel. One of the agents refused to pay, but caused the prostitutes to fire, and the news leaked out. The prostitute said that she was a senior accompanying girl, an iPhone, not Nokia. The Columbians saw the attitude of the American guy to Latin America from this incident: self -righteous, ruthlessness. The relationship between American countries has the final say.

There are some similar reflections on the summit held in Los Angeles. Chilean President Borich said: "When our opinions are inconsistent, we need to communicate face -to -face." Bayndon said correctly, saying that he intends to listen to the opinions of other leaders and hope that everyone will work together, "No matter what happens in the world, The Americas will always be the priority of the United States of America. " However, as the Venezuela says: "Different words and deeds."

There was a spectacular "American Concert" at the 1994 summit. The White House invited the famous musician, Quinci Jones to organize, and more than 40 stars appeared. Biden's summit also has cultural elements. There are only 5 music at the opening ceremony, most of which are to emphasize optimism and interdependence. There is an exception: "King". This song also sang at the roof chicken tail club, which is the ultimate ballad of lonely people. Biden sat in the first row and laughed. (Author William Newman, translated by Chen Junan)

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