John Bolton on U.S.-China relationship and war in Ukraine

From the continuing war in Ukraine to rising tensions with China, the United States is navigating a host of complex foreign policy challenges around the world. Former U.S. national security advisor John Bolton joins Washington Post opinions editor-at-large Michael Duffy to assess the latest in Ukraine, the relationship with China and the questions about airborne objects recently shot down by the United States.
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[@luappaul3062]

All the war mongers here , if nuclear war break out, hope first one goes off to the city where he lives

[@intexas7922]

ofc, the typical political reaction . Note his comment is in line w/ others, ie, US intel knows WHERE PUTIN IS...... Is Vlad a rational actor ? This comment from 'fuapp... is the type of Neville Chamberlain before WWII, combo of 'appeasement' and 'ostrich' , ie stick one's head in the sand and hope it goes away. It won't , the world has changed folks WAKE THE F UP.....

[@olabodeadeleye4771]

Ambassador Bolton always say what I love to hear. I don't know why some people fear escalation of a war that has already escalated right from the beginning to kill thousands of people while rendering many towns desolate.

[@glenbeckett]

Bolton is so right

[@miraculixxs]

Re Ukraine objective & strategy, totally agree. Never understood why there is no clear objective and then the material required follows.

[@mr.keithlin616]

The former national security advisor has strong opinions on almost any issues of the day and is equally outspoken. He tackle any uneasy questions directly and boldly and is not refrained from " trashing " and called out anything he dislike.

[@jamoin4310]

Boldly😆

[@Samson373]

We should’ve shot the balloon down when it first entered US waters over the coast of Guam. Why wait until it reaches Alaska?!

[@hangtuah888]

Yes, they should have sent you to do the job instead of F22 and the missile costing 1.4 million. They could have given you a needle and the money too.

[@WJWeber]

@@hangtuah888 the missile was 400k

[@alextorip4756]

I wish Bolton became the next President of the United States and formed a bipartisan government of centrist Republicans and Democrats.

[@Kanseal]

Very not likely but gosh this guy would be good I agree💪🏽

[@accountantthe3394]

🤣🤣🤣 Tell me another joke

[@ralphwagner9057]

Duffy is a great interviewer, short straight to the point questions.

[@chrisw7402]

He should grow his mustache to look like Salvador Dali

[@viveviveka2651]

Good interview. I very much appreciate the respectfulness that ran through it, as well as the content.

[@ekayonosuwito3298]

THE REAL WARMONGER. 👍👍👍

[@OrganizationOfFreeNations]

based...

[@hangtuah888]

Yes, the worst one can find in the world. Need the jihadist to take him out once and for all.

[@romadolnyckyj1706]

👍 👏 ✌️ 👍 👏 👍 👏

[@user-vr6io5xb9e]

Master of Coups

[@waynehewittmalta]

Putin needs Bolton as a counter-balance to be straightened out in his place.

[@johndilivio2770]

Is usa now vs china and russia

[@frankus54]

The strategic ambiguity policy was clearly a mistake back in the day, and at the time. If could have prevented the current situation if it had not been adopted. Albeit a different time and political environment. We need to remember that the democracy as it is in Taiwan is a relatively recent development.

[@howardleekilby7390]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@markbriggs2336]

Mr Bolton is correct about more of a effort by the US and NATO to help Ukraine, and Taiwan. Haven't agreed w/him on much but the longer we wait the worse it will get.

[@wyattlawrence3327]

Slow clap for Washington Post giving this world famous windbag airtime. Time for a snickers bar, John.

[@johhny711]

The older I get the more sense Bolton makes :)

[@davidsalcido383]

“On John Bolton - STFU simpleton Apple 🍎 Diarrhea core!” 🔥🦍🤷🏼‍♀️⚰️🔪🕎♋️⚛️☢️⛎✡️🕉️☢️☯️✡️

[@davidl.7317]

Agree.

[@timrxn5414]

Johnny is growing up... 😉

[@glenbeckett]

John get rid of the stash

[@Eyesayah]

At two points we hear that it is the politicians job to explain the need for expanded military investment, and consequent curtailment of domestic spending. Perhaps, but the heavy lifting falls to MS and social media to keep the natives from getting restless. The people haven't a chance unless some in the elite start to fall off the double down wagon. Maybe we've gotten past 'a little child shall lead them' and an adult person will find a way in.

[@marcusyeo5071]

JB, can you clarify why the US has 73 military bases, 26K troops in South Korea; 120 bases, 54K troops in Japan; 7 bases, 1K troops in Australia. Besides another 16 bases in Asia Pacific? Total 216 military bases. You keep saying threatening, who's actually threatening who?

[@Kanseal]

Because they can… and because they are protecting their ally and insure power of projection A new way to bring war on the offender territory.

[@user-vr6io5xb9e]

They need to protect US hegemony. Their survival depends on that. But hopefully it’ll end soon and humanity will get a break

[@Kanseal]

@@user-vr6io5xb9e True about protecting their hegemony but i don’t think you will see the fall of the USA before the end of your life. Many specialists are bullish on the US. I am personally Bearish on China due to the many challenges they will face in a near future. Their demography will drag them down the toilet before 2030

[@Kanseal]

@@user-vr6io5xb9e so basically, not to be too pessimistic, you won’t have a break of their hegemony anytime soon😇

[@truthurts123]

All he is saying is ,do what the US says,or else.Those days are over

[@cheedevulan8547]

Bolton 4 US President!

[@tomnohmy1273]

No desire to watch him, too partisan, prefer someone more objective

[@stevecoley8365]

X-Files Bolton For the hostile alien vampires (greed) to comprehend earthling human beings (love)...is like giant a**holes in space trying to comprehend the stars (light and warmth) that they suck out of heaven (joy, beauty and harmony). "The perception of beauty is a moral test." Henry David Thoreau. This is the real IQ test. This test also determines if one is human. Light and truth (love) cause vampires (greed) great pain and suffering. That's why the words compassion, understanding, society (socialism), community (communism), "care for all" and "green new deal" cause the capitalist counting corpses that rule US such misery. But the words sanction, starve, torture, murder and bomb are encouraged. Because these ugly words suck the joy out of humans with their ignorance (hate). The hostile alien vampires (greed) are inhumane because they are not human. The capitalist counting corpses commit crimes against humanity because they are not human. The alien monsters are extremely "desperate" to manufacture war. Because working in the dark to suck the joy out of life and destroy the planet is the only way that the loveless, lifeless parasites can survive and thrive. It's also how the hostile alien invaders keep their human capital (cattle) corralled. Unlike earthling human beings and creators of joy...the capitalist counting corpses that rule US can't create harmony (real intelligence) because vampires (greed) are ignorant (dead). Vampires (greed) who suck the joy out of life have joined the zombies who eat the futures of their children. Zombie Apocalypse is here and happening now. Bolton is a poster child zombie.

[@tomnohmy1273]

@steve coley huh. U spent alot of time on something I'm not gonna read, lol

[@dougprobert5378]

Are politicians are not being tough with China.

[@redrev674]

Clear headed, rational analysis.

[@halimk1777]

The next president . Respect sir. Do not fear resorting to NW if needed .

[@user-vr6io5xb9e]

Coup guy D

[@nicolaasstempels8207]

Who could have thought, Bolton actually sounding like something of a 'moderate'. 🤣

[@theodoroseidler7072]

Mr Bolton has the right course plotted. Lets hope the rest of the US realizes this.

[@theodoroseidler7072]

I think Trump is done for.

[@justincoals3751]

Aaaannd...stuff made in China is crap! Things that used to last because they were manufactured in the US are now sure to break down starting on the 91st day after purchase (one day later than the Return Policy grants for returns). On International/Military policies, Bolton had my vote right up until he mentioned his Domestic policy.

[@sebastianmessina31]

Listen to John Bolton, he knows his stuff.

[@johndilivio2770]

Did war start in 2014

[@intexas7922]

Yes , Russia took Crimea ( there was a russian backed 'insurgency' or rebel war in the Donbass as well). Not trying to make this political, but POTUS would not send Javelins to UKR at that time == Barry O. EU did nothing , so as Bolton noted, this contributed to Putin's thinking that EU and USA would do that again ( ie, nada...)

[@jamoin4310]

7:54

[@timyoung548]

biggest war monger on the planet and that's no mean feat!!

[@davidl.7317]

More so than Putin?

[@mariodeltoribio5905]

This man is a twin of Joe Biden his idol.He is talking of non sense going around in all fake news media.🤣🤣Lets Go Brandon!

[@davidbocanegra7300]

This man John Bolton has the cojones to deal with China, Russia, North Korea, Iran, Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua and all the dictators around the world. I will vote for him for president of the United States of America !

[@marioarias9942]

How with words? He talks big for sure when Bolton has nothing to contribute.

[@IAm-NotHear]

Dito!

[@pikachus5m166]

Neo-con warmonger.

[@ricksemeniuk629]

Deep State propoganda!

[@tobiasandres6981]

Dear Mr Bolton, neither you nor the russians have the right to launch a nuclear strike, not initially nor in response. Neither you nor your russian counterpart have the right to take the life of billions of innocent people and making them victim of your power games.

[@davidcrandall4958]

Ukraine should be supplied with modern Jet fighter Planes And much more powerful long range Missle systems!

[@MarcinMoka1]

Can’t believe I’m agreeing with everything John Bolton has said in this interview. But bless him!

[@sample553]

Should run for president! #Stronger Together

[@dannon2010]

Yeah, he really did a great job w Iraq. He’s a psychopath and a failure. Perfect for taking Biden role.

[@ground752]

Any chance this and arranged (over time) interest rate rise are big parts of starving billions ?

[@juligrlee556]

If the US is to be safe and powerful in the future, it has to become a powerful leader of Justice and Strength in the world.

[@user-vr6io5xb9e]

Hahaha... no thank you. The world doesn’t need you.

[@MrBernarddbrown]

Into the dustbin of history with you, and Victoria Nuland and her gang

[@allensadicario5196]

Like him or not he knows what he talking about but for running for president I don't think he has a chance he not like bill

[@jamoin4310]

It would be a troll run like if Kanye would run again.

[@johndilivio2770]

Is trump next president

[@rubbersoul3723]

Watching from Rhode Island-I can't think of anyone on the Republican side who could come close to matching Bolton's education, grasp of the issues, sensible interpretation of them, ability to communicate them and quality of character-he would completely destroy whatever credibility that Trump has left for all but the Trump Cultists.

[@davex5424]

Therefore according to Bolton’s thinking, we need twice as many nukes as Russia. Also ask Bolton what the Us would do Russia installed a military installation on our border? I think we would do the same@# Russia is doing.

[@intexas7922]

DId you listen Dave ?? uhhh, no, not just Bolton, but others have noted : US intel knows where Putin IS-- it would be a very limited strike ? Got it comrade ?? Vlad gets it...... Is it Dave -- or really Boris or Dmitiri ?? Or Dave in the Kremlin ? ;)

[@clopotari147]

If Ukraine had a military instalattation on its border, Russia would never invaded it.

[@muniruddinahmed1792]

Balloon drama created panic throughout the USA. Explanation Bolton and WP style.

[@robopeteco]

Don't like his orientation and general bellicosity, but he is super smart and doesn't lie and mislead non-stop like Biden and his neocon coterie. No nonsense warhawk, in other words.

[@justgivemethetruth]

Is he a politicians ... yes, he lies.

[@redactedpoints]

😮😮

[@johndilivio2770]

East ukraine and west ukraine with a DMZ

[@jamoin4310]

9:27

[@mike7gerald]

John Bolton would be an excellent choice for President of the United States!

[@ricksemeniuk629]

You got to be fkg joking. You better research boltons actions over the last 20 years. It's pathetic!

[@michaelparker3188]

You can lead from behind. 😎

[@kaf711]

world war 3 sounds just nice for him

[@sjt4225]

Alternative title suggestion: Watch this to vomit.

[@danr6175]

Mr. Bolton seems to be all up for war.

[@stevecoley8365]

X-Files Humans vs. Alien Vampires Every myth contains at least a kernel of truth and fact is stranger than fiction. Working in the dark to suck the "vital forces" (health, wealth, welfare, social security, future and joy) out of humans is what qualifies as brilliance to the hostile alien vampires (greed) that rule US. Investing into these "vital forces" is not part of the vampire narrative. Light and truth (love) cause vampires (greed) great pain and suffering. That's why the words compassion, understanding, society (socialism), community (communism), "care for all" and "green new deal" cause the capitalist counting corpses that rule US such misery. But the words sanction, starve, torture,, murder and bomb are encouraged. Because these ugly words suck the joy out of humans with their ignorance (hate). The hostile alien vampires (greed) are inhumane because they are not human. The capitalist counting corpses commit crimes against humanity because they are not human. The alien monsters are extremely "desperate" to manufacture war. Because working in the dark to suck the joy out of life and devour the planet is the only way that the loveless, lifeless parasites can survive and thrive. It's also how the hostile alien invaders keep their human capital (cattle) corralled. Unlike earthling human beings and creators of joy...the capitalist counting corpses that rule US can't create harmony (real intelligence) because vampires (greed) are ignorant (dead). Vampires (greed) who suck the joy out of life have joined the zombies who eat the futures of their children. Zombie Apocalypse is here and happening now.

[@danoconnell1100]

John Bolton sounds scared

[@tienshou]

He looks too old to do anything and he wants to be what?

[@paulpowerson]

If you could just trade and replace the whole MAGA + DT + Junior + Carlson for one Bolton in Congress...

[@BeechF33A]

I’d vote for a Bolton-Ramaswamy ticket.

[@johnschlesinger2009]

He says one side is stronger than the other/s if it has more nuclear weapons. But one H bomb is enough to almost demolish vast areas, and fatally irradiate even larger ones - so one bomb is enough. What a berk.

[@jjvanwyk7037]

Very lucid arguments. Except, Russia did not start the war.

[@Kanseal]

I don’t agree Eventhough you counterparts are threatening you doesn’t allow you to invade another country That just shows that Russia is fighting for its survival. They don’t even have the soft power capability to get out of the mess they created They are kinda fucked😅

[@ulrichfrank4270]

Giving a platform to an inveterate (is there anything new?) warmonger sort of reflects back.

[@MrBernarddbrown]

Bolton, uni polar world is over, get over it!

[@Stallion_1044]

Yup. The US should work for itself, not for the interest of China or Islamic nations.

[@intexas7922]

You look at comments like Mr Brown and wonder: do people listen before they speak ? what did he say -- that the bi-polar US/ ( was USSR) is no longer relevant...

[@kenfauteux7405]

War criminal

[@xiaoliangtang9592]

Just another cold war minded grumpy man with outdated information. Verification completed