America's former envoy to the United Nations Nikki Haley has warned that China might try to take over the Bagram air force base in Afghanistan following the Taliban's takeover. Haley also warned the US of the possibility of Beijing using Pakistan to go against India.
Nikki Haley said President Joe Biden has lost the trust and confidence of American allies after his hasty decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan. She said there are many challenges in front of the US.
In July, the US military left Bagram Airfield - its key base in Afghanistan - after nearly 20 years. At its height, Bagram base was home to tens of thousands of US troops.
The US needs to make sure that Americans are protected and the country's cybersecurity is strong "because actors like Russia are going to continue to hack us because we show no signs of willingness to fight back, she said.
Haley slammed Biden for his disastrous withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan.