Short-Termism in Foreign Affairs

Suddenly, Prince Mohammed bin Salman has become the acceptable despot the UK must cosy up to
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/03/14/analysis-prince-mohammed-bin-salman-uks-acceptable-despot/  
 
Ukraine war: Why the West cannot afford to ignore Afghanistan
https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-war-why-the-west-cannot-afford-to-ignore-afghanistan/a-61121939