On the third anniversary of their takeover of Afghanistan, the Taliban paraded American military equipment through the streets, a stark reminder of the Biden administration’s disastrous withdrawal. The parade, held at Bagram Air Force Base, featured tanks, helicopters, and Humvees—items left behind during the chaotic U.S. exit in 2021. The event is a symbolic slap in the face to the West, as the Taliban celebrates their control over a war-torn nation while wielding the very tools meant to protect freedom.

But the embarrassment doesn’t stop there. As the Biden administration continues sending military aid to Ukraine, many fear a repeat scenario is inevitable. Just as the Taliban now revels in its American-made spoils, Russia could soon be parading U.S. weapons captured from Ukrainian forces if the tide turns in that conflict. The administration’s foreign policy blunders have left the U.S. vulnerable to similar humiliations in multiple theaters of war.

Critics argue that Vice President Kamala Harris, who was deeply involved in the decision-making during the Afghanistan withdrawal, bears responsibility for turning America into a global laughingstock. With her influence still shaping U.S. foreign policy, there’s growing concern that the pattern of failure will continue in Ukraine.

The Taliban’s parade wasn’t just a show of force but a clear message of mockery directed at the United States. The regime’s leaders, notorious for their oppression of women and harsh rule, took the opportunity to flaunt their ill-gotten gains while the world watched in dismay. Speeches from top Taliban officials praised their so-called “victory,” while a 21-gun salute rang out in a perverse celebration of America’s strategic blunders.

As the conflict in Ukraine intensifies, the possibility of Russian forces capturing American weapons grows more likely by the day. The idea that sophisticated U.S. military hardware could end up in the hands of yet another adversary is a bitter pill to swallow. Whether it’s Afghanistan or Ukraine, the result of failed U.S. strategy seems increasingly predictable: a humiliating display of American weapons being used against Western interests.