Editor's note: The article originally appeared on Global Times, June 25. It does not necessarily reflect the views of CGTN.

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo continues to be a politically troublesome figure in the global arena. Washington stands at a critical juncture as it redesigns the national strategy blueprint within a Cold War framework. The highest-ranking U.S. diplomat has single-handedly activated an outdated mindset, smashing it to the point of climax.

Known as an extreme hardliner at the White House, Pompeo has redefined the traditional understanding of the chief diplomat's role among the world's major powers with his signature reckless behavior.

Pompeo also has turned the U.S. State Department into a strategic headquarters used to antagonize the international community. By provoking conflict between countries who have unique differences, Pompeo has done nothing but threaten world peace.

During his visits to other nations, Pompeo has bad-mouthed and tried to suppress China, Russia and Iran. His offensive remarks on China have destroyed the past China-U.S. diplomatic language that was enjoyed for decades, preferring to use negligent words from his personal arsenal.

Additionally, Pompeo is arguably the most active lobbyist and by all standards, a bully who coerces U.S. allies to block Huawei. He has also spared no effort in criticizing China's policies in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

His outspoken opinions on the recent events in Hong Kong was more of a Rubicon River crossing than of someone who was just merely speaking their mind. Rather than adhere to a big power game like his predecessors, Pompeo has transformed himself into an anti-China flag on two legs.

The U.S. relationship between China, Russia and Iran will determine the future course of international relations. The condition of each relationship serves as a wind vane indicating stability or turbulence worldwide.

Pompeo is not only disrupting China, Russia and Iran but also damaging the interests of other countries. His words and actions have jinxed the very notion of 21st-century peace.

It is understandable how the U.S. could feel threatened, due to the pattern shift among world powers. However, Pompeo's goal has nothing to do with enhancing trust or easing concerns expressed by other countries. Instead, he wants to turn U.S. insecurity into a form of visible hatred and increase hostility worldwide. He has consistently influenced stable international conditions to the point of deterioration.

"Make America Great Again" is not a one-man show. The notion, which is nothing more than an illiterate slogan, will never materialize and connect with the harmony enjoyed elsewhere throughout the world.

In the past decades, the U.S. has engaged in too many wars and conflicts, while also issuing sanctions against foreign countries which were later drained of their national strength.

Pompeo has continued to push the U.S. toward the flames of confrontation when dealing with major foreign powers. He has not helped Trump achieve earlier campaign promises, and on the contrary, he is making it difficult for the U.S. president to keep them.

Pompeo's background reveals military and intelligence capabilities. While serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, he initiated multiple foreign conflicts. Confrontation seems to be his preferred weapon of choice and the only option when engaging with anyone. Only when confronted with China, Russia and Iran, can he see his true self. He feels such aggressive behavior is necessary to prove his personal value.

Judging from the U.S. and its Cold War reboot strategy, Pompeo has roamed too far outside of the perimeter and has officially lost his way. The U.S. government has labeled China as its "strategic competitor." Meanwhile, Pompeo has ignited hostility from China.

Pompeo's words are by no means an accurate consensus of the U.S. public who also want to enjoy a harmonious existence. By making volatile claims against China look reasonable, Pompeo has turned himself into a cheerleader of hatred, who uses slander and vitriol for pompoms.

Having a secretary of state of this caliber is a tragedy of U.S. politics and the sorrow of international politics. The world has to be exposed to the damage Pompeo has brought to humankind's peaceful existence. His destructive power should not be tolerated because of his title. He has repeatedly crushed diplomacy's constructive role while ignoring opportunities to ease international conflicts. He is a stain upon the professional honor of diplomacy. The global diplomatic community should detest his actions and join together in a crusade against him.

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