Bangladesh, Feb. 1 -- The disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan in the summer of 2021 stands as the single greatest foreign policy failure of the Biden administration. The chaotic and deadly exit not only left thousands of Afghan allies stranded but also fundamentally damaged Americas global standing. For adversaries like Russia and China, it signaled an opportunity to test the limits of US resolve. For allies, it cast serious doubts on Americas reliability as a partner.

Just months after the debacle in Kabul, Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale invasion of Ukraine, an action undoubtedly influenced by the perception of American weakness. The Taliban, having swiftly seized control, imposed brutal restrictions on women, crushed dissent...